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Become a security guard
in Denmark.

The ordinary guarding route combines police approval with the Grundlæggende Vagt AMU course and employer arrangements.

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Local job titleVagt / sikkerhedsvagt
Training duration30 training days in the official education description and the NEXT course offer.
Guidance checked2026-09-16

Your local industry

The security industry in Denmark

Start with vagt, then explore patrol, service and control-room roles. Employers set out the training, availability and driving requirements for each job.

Research checked

Industry figures under review

The official police directory lists authorised security companies. It states no explicit total or census date, so a verified national company count remains unavailable.

Politi: Autoriserede vagtvirksomheder

Employers to explore

Selected employers with official careers pages.

How hiring works
  1. Choose your type of security work
  2. Check the training requirement
  3. Apply with your availability
  4. Complete the employer’s approval process
See the application steps

This guide gives official starting points. Confirm the remaining local, employer and role-specific requirements before paying for training.

Your route into security

How to become a security officer in Denmark

Check your eligibility

  • Confirm police pre-approval and suitability requirements.
  • The listed provider requires applicants to be at least 18.
  • Check Danish reading, writing and understanding requirements with the provider.

  1. Confirm police approval

    Ask the provider and intended employer about the pre-approval process.

  2. Check AMU funding

    Establish the tuition category or jobcentre funding before booking.

  3. Complete the guard course

    Meet attendance, assessment and employer deployment requirements.

Danish Police; Ministry of Children and Education AMU system

Training in Denmark

What training do you need?

Grundlæggende Vagt, the basic guard AMU programme.

How long is the training?

30 training days in the official education description and the NEXT course offer.

How much does it cost?

NEXT advertised basic guard courseDKK6,540 for the subsidised fee category or DKK20,540 full fee; confirm eligibility and who pays.

Training providers in Denmark

Training provider

NEXT Uddannelse København

Grundlæggende Vagt

Course duration
30 days
Published price
DKK6,540 subsidised category; DKK20,540 full fee

AMU funding depends on the learner's education and employment circumstances. Confirm current intake and police eligibility.

Check course details

Prices and availability are checked on the dates cited. Directory inclusion identifies a source to investigate; confirmed partnerships are agreed separately.

Security guard & officer pay

How much do security guards earn in Denmark?

A current security-guard earnings figure has not been verified. Confirm the applicable agreement, hours and allowances with the employer.

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Compare hours, gross or net pay, overtime and benefits. Wage floors and occupational medians describe different measures.

Before you take your next step

  • A current wage figure remains to be verified against the applicable agreement.
  • Tuition shown is conditional on funding category.
  • Specialist duties can add further training.

Official sources and course information

Reviewed 2026-09-16. Follow the current instructions for your precise role and work location.

For training providers

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Your next role

Security jobs in Denmark

Explore reviewed employer vacancies and their stated requirements.

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