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Security industry report
Private security in
Spain
Understand the industry. Find the employers. Plan your next step.
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Vigilante de seguridad is the regulated occupation to search for. Job adverts commonly ask for a current Tarjeta de Identidad Profesional, or TIP. Service-assistant roles and specialist security roles have their own duties and entry conditions. APROSER’s 2025 industry figures cover the broader private-security sector, including guarding, security systems and cash services.
The industry at a glanceThe industry at a glance
Active private-security companies
1,524companiesReference period: 2025
Private-security sector total reported by APROSER, including companies registered with the Interior Ministry, Catalonia and the Basque Country. Activities extend beyond guarding.
APROSERActive vigilantes de seguridad
94,400security guardsReference period: 2025
Active security guards reported by APROSER. This is a workforce figure, separate from the number of companies or the total number of TIP holders.
APROSERHow 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.
Prosegur
Search these job titles
- Vigilante de seguridad
The Spanish careers pages link the employer’s vacancy portal and security-training information. Filter for Spain and check the TIP and assignment requirements.
Application route
- Open the employer’s job portal and select Spain.
- Read the vacancy requirements and apply through the official portal.
ILUNION Seguridad
Search these job titles
- Vigilante de seguridad
Choose ILUNION Seguridad in the group’s Spanish job portal. Current security adverts specify their location, shifts and TIP requirements.
Application route
- Filter vacancies for ILUNION Seguridad and your area.
- Check the TIP and job requirements before submitting your application.
EULEN Seguridad
Search these job titles
- Vigilante de seguridad
Use the Spanish careers gateway and choose security roles in the job portal. The employer explains how to register, search active posts and submit a CV.
Application route
- Open the Spanish employment portal and create the requested account.
- Select a security vacancy that matches your qualifications and location.
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 regulated role
Check that the duties match vigilante de seguridad and review the official eligibility conditions for your route.
View sourceConfirm the recognised training and qualification route
Check the current Policía Nacional guidance and the training provider’s authorisation before enrolling. Entry routes and specialist qualifications differ.
View sourceComplete the applicable authorisation process
Follow the official selection or recognised qualification route and confirm the professional authorisation required for the work. Check live deadlines in the official portal.
View sourceApply with the required TIP and documents
Employers commonly request a current TIP for vigilante vacancies. Read the advert for specialist qualifications, location and shifts.
View source
Sources & research notes
- Company and workforce figures refer to 2025 and use APROSER’s sector definitions. Guarding employers form part of this wider sector.
- Professional authorisation can involve different recognised routes. Consult the official requirements for your qualification and circumstances.
- Employer examples are unranked and carry no partnership claim. A career link does not guarantee a current vacancy in your city.
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.