Kitchener is the urban heart of Waterloo Region — a city where advanced manufacturing, technology firms, and a busy downtown core mean many residents pursue Ontario security guard or PI licences. Applicants can complete their CRJMC check online through CRJMC.solutions without visiting a police station.
Local Licence Applicant Guide
Kitchener's economy has evolved from its roots as a manufacturing centre into a diverse mix of advanced manufacturing, financial services, and a growing technology sector anchored by innovation hubs in the downtown core. People performing licensable security work in Kitchener should confirm current provincial requirements and any applicable exemptions with the Ministry of the Solicitor General, as the rules governing who must hold a licence can change.
A CRJMC (Criminal Record and Judicial Matters Check) is submitted to Service Ontario as part of the security guard or PI licence application. Ontario's current licence page sets out provider and submission requirements, and it is the applicant who identifies and requests the specific check type needed for their situation. A vulnerable sector check is a distinct document with a different purpose — it is not interchangeable with the CRJMC required for a security licence.
The Waterloo Regional Police Service provides an official police record check portal at wrps.ca. This is a local government reference for residents who choose to request a check directly through their regional police service.
Ontario's current licence page specifies the type of criminal record check required. Review those requirements carefully — the check type needed depends on your licence category and individual situation.
A vulnerable sector check is not the same as the CRJMC required for a security guard licence. If your role involves work with children or vulnerable adults, confirm with your employer which checks are needed before you apply.
A Criminal Record and Judicial Matters Check (CRJMC) — also known as a Level 2 Police Check — is required by the Ontario Ministry of the Solicitor General for Security Guard and Private Investigator licence applications and renewals.
Residents of Kitchener can now complete the entire process digitally through CRJMC.solutions — no trip to a local police station, no waiting for mail. Your electronically certified certificate is delivered to your email within the business day.
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Verify the check type requested by your licensing body or recipient before applying.
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