Certificate in Justice Studies (Private Security and Investigation Officer)

The Justice Studies: Private Security & Investigation Officer program is designed to provide learners with the necessary knowledge and skills to be employed in the growing private security and public safety fields, while also adhering to federal and provincial standards and guidelines. The skills learned in this program will prepare students to pursue employment with private and commercial security agencies, hospitals, and bylaw enforcement teams, as well as various security jobs with the provincial or federal government. This program also places a strong emphasis on practical training in the form of simulations and includes a work integrated learning experience with a security industry partner.
The program is suitable for learners who exemplify self-control, a strong sense of responsibility, a capacity for critical thinking, and possess strong interpersonal skills. Communication skills are heavily emphasized in this program and are vital for those working in private security roles. As part of this program, learners will take part in challenging classes and simulations. For this reason, an emphasis is placed on promoting mental, physical, and emotional health. Students should be ready and aware of this and are encouraged to consult with their family physician or health expert if necessary.
Graduates of the Private Security & Investigation Officer program can go on to earn a diploma in the Justice Studies: Police Foundations OR Justice Studies: Corrections program with an additional eight months of study, with available space and admission requirements.

NBCC will request evidence of English proficiency on a recognized linguistic test or successful completion of a recognized pathway program from one of our English language training partners. NBCC will only accept tests that were taken within the last 2 years. An applicant may be exempt if:

the applicant's first language is English, or,
a minimum of three (3) years of secondary education has been successfully completed in English within the last 2 years, or,
a minimum of one (1) year of successful completion in a recognized post-secondary institution has been in English within the last 2 years.
Successful completion of English 122 or 121, or equivalency to NB high school curriculum, with a minimum mark of 70% (non-modified curriculum) can be submitted to satisfy NBCC's English proficiency requirement.
International English Language Testing System (IELTS) - Academic test only
Minimum score of 6.0 with no subject test score less than 5.5

Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)
Minimum score of 80 with no subject test less than 18 (iBT Test)

Duolingo English Test
Minimum score of 100 out of 160 with no subject test score less than 90
Cambridge English
Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE)
Overall Cambridge English Scale score of 169
PTE Pearson Test of English (Academic)
Minimum score of 65 with no subject test less than 60