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Become a security guard in Bulgaria
The Private Security Activities Act provides the starting framework for the employer and guard requirements.
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Where you could work
The examples below come from individual sources; availability varies.
Local job titles
физическа охрана
Would this suit you?
- You can practise clear communication and calm responses.
- You are willing to follow site instructions and keep accurate records.
Describes physical guarding at commercial and institutional sites.
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Security industry
Check current local requirements with the linked authority or employer before paying for training.
01 · Bulgaria
Requirements
- Check personal age, education, suitability and medical conditions against the current consolidated rules.
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Choose the security activity
Confirm the job's category under the Private Security Activities Act.
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Check employee competence
Ask which current course or prior qualification is accepted.
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Verify employer and provider
Confirm current business licensing and recognised training before enrolment.
02 · Bulgaria
Training
Confirm the current accepted initial guarding training and qualification evidence with the Ministry of Interior.
Training time
Confirm the current course and assessment timetable with the competent authority and accepted provider.
Training providers
03 · Bulgaria
Pay
Current security-guard pay has not been verified. Obtain the applicable job classification, contracted hours and gross pay basis from the employer.
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Before you apply
- The current implementing rules and individual course requirements need further verification.
- Provider prices and earnings remain unverified.
Local sources
- Official starting point
- Bulgaria euro adoption, 1 January 2026
- SOT 161: occupational publication
- SOT 161: Физическа охрана
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