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Security industry report
Private security in
Germany
Understand the industry. Find the employers. Plan your next step.
Research checked
Search for Sicherheitsmitarbeiter or Sicherheitsmitarbeiterin, then choose the assignment: a reception desk, industrial site, patrol or control room. Employers specify the qualification for each job. The IHK Unterrichtung and Sachkundeprüfung under §34a are different routes, and particular duties require the examination. National sector statistics also need care: establishment, employee and association-member counts describe different populations.
The industry at a glanceThe industry at a glance
National security-company total
No verified figureReference period: Unverified
A distinct national count of legal companies was not verified. BDSW uses the term Betriebe for the separate figure below.
BDSWSecurity-sector establishments reported by BDSW
5,794establishmentsReference period: 2023-12-31
Historical BDSW figure labelled Betriebe. Establishments and legal companies can have different counting rules.
BDSWHow to read this report
Every figure keeps its source date and definition. Company, establishment, licence and workforce counts describe different populations. Figures from different countries may not be comparable.
Employers to explore
Selected employers with official recruitment pages. Listings are unranked and do not imply a partnership, an active vacancy or a job offer.
Securitas Deutschland
Search these job titles
- Sicherheitsmitarbeiter/in
- Sicherheitsmitarbeiter/in im Objektschutz
The German careers site has local vacancies, job profiles and training entry points. Check the required §34a qualification in the individual advert.
Application route
- Open the German vacancy search and choose your location.
- Check the assignment, shifts and qualification before applying.
KÖTTER Security
Search these job titles
- Sicherheitsmitarbeiter/in
- Mitarbeiter/in im Werkschutz
Security roles cover reception, site protection and industrial guarding. Applications go through the employer’s job portal; the qualification depends on the assignment.
Application route
- Select a security vacancy near you.
- Use the vacancy application form and provide the requested qualifications.
Klüh Security
Search these job titles
- Sicherheitsmitarbeiter/in
- Mitarbeiter/in im Objektschutz
Klüh publishes security careers and vacancies by location. Its vacancies specify whether instruction, the §34a examination or a further qualification is required.
Application route
- Choose Security in the employer’s vacancy search.
- Match your qualification and availability to the advertised role.
How hiring works
Use this as a starting point. Requirements depend on the role, employer and work location. Check the current vacancy and regulator before applying or paying for training.
Your career guideChoose the type of security work
Read the duties and location. Reception, retail, events and industrial guarding can have different qualification requirements.
View sourceConfirm the qualification for the role
Ask the employer which evidence it accepts. Check with the IHK whether Unterrichtung, Sachkundeprüfung or an accepted equivalent applies before paying for training.
View sourceApply with your qualification and availability
Use the employer’s local portal. Include the requested CV, qualification evidence and the shifts or locations you can work.
View sourceComplete the employer and authority checks
The competent authority assesses reliability separately from training. Confirm with your employer that the required clearance is complete before your first assignment.
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Sources & research notes
- The establishment figure is historical and must retain its 2023 reference date. A current national legal-company count remains unverified.
- The three employers are examples with official career pages. Their order carries no ranking or partnership claim.
- Vacancies, pay, language requirements and additional checks vary by assignment. Check the current advert.
External sources may be in a different language.
Turn your research into a next step.
Check the local entry route, then compare vacancies and employer requirements.