Security industry; registration for training

You must provide proof of training in the security industry if you are employed and take on security tasks in the security industry on your own responsibility.

The training takes place at the Chamber of Industry and Commerce and comprises at least 40 hours of instruction, during which you must be present without absences. Among other things, you will be taught your legal rights and obligations as a security guard as well as techniques for dealing with people in conflict situations.

The course is taught in German, so you must have at least B1 level language skills.

Following the training, you will have to answer written and oral comprehension questions on the content in order to receive the certificate. With the certificate, you will also be entered in the register of security guards.

To open a security company or to work in certain areas, such as refugee shelters, nightclubs or other public places, you will need to take the more extensive security guard proficiency test.

If you have a qualification in a relevant training occupation, for example as a specialist for protection and security, you do not need to provide additional proof of training.

• Required Documents
  • Official photo ID for identification
  • Potentially additional documents as well; please contact your IHK for additional details

• German language skills at level B1 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages

• Opposition proceedings

The security training is carried out and certified by the IHK.

• You first register with your IHK for the training.
• The training is carried out by the IHK, takes place orally and lasts approx. 40 hours.
• Once you have completed the course without any absences, you will receive a certificate of attendance.
• The certificate will also be transferred to the security guard register.

After receiving the certificate, you are permitted to take on guarding duties as an employee.

• Please note the possible registration deadline of the IHK
• The training certificate is valid indefinitely.

• Duration of the training: approx. 40 hours
• The certificate is issued immediately or within a few days.

You can find out the fees from the respective Chamber of Industry and Commerce (IHK). They can be found in the respective IHK fee schedule.