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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 work in certain areas, such as refugee accommodation, 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.

• Official photo ID for identification at the training session
• possibly further documents, please contact your IHK for more details

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

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.

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

• You first register for the training at your IHK.
• 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.

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

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

• Opposition proceedings

• Certificate of successful participation in security training
• Compulsory course for security guards (employed)
• Duration of the course approx. 40 hours
• Certificate is valid nationwide and for an unlimited period of time
• Instruction in German (competence level B1)
• No examination, but comprehension questions
• not required if you have completed vocational training in the security industry or with state security bodies
• responsible: Chamber of Industry and Commerce (IHK)

Chamber of Industry and Commerce

• Forms: IHK registration form
• Online procedure: for registration only
• Written form requirement: no
• Personal appearance required: yes, for information