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Become a security guard in Finland
Complete the current basic guard training and apply to the police for a guard card. A separate temporary-guard route allows a limited initial period.
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Finland
Where you could work
The examples below come from individual sources; availability varies.
Local job titles
järjestyksenvalvoja
Would this suit you?
- You can practise clear communication and calm responses.
- You are willing to follow site instructions and keep accurate records.
Describes office, retail, hospital and event environments with different operating hours.
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Security industry
Check current local requirements with the linked authority or employer before paying for training.
01 · Finland
Requirements
- Ordinary guard applicants must be at least 18 and under 68.
- Meet honesty, reliability and personal suitability conditions.
- Provide the accepted training certificate and required photograph and documents.
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Choose full or temporary entry
Confirm the intended licence and training sequence with the provider.
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Complete accepted training
Obtain the certificate for the required course.
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Apply to the police
Submit the certificate, photograph and application; the ordinary card lasts up to five years or until age 68.
02 · Finland
Training
The current full guard course comprises at least 120 lessons, including the 40-lesson temporary-guard component and the remaining 80 lessons.
Training time
120 lessons for the full current route. The 40-lesson temporary route supports a one-time period of up to four months.
Training providers
Securitas Finland
Vartijan peruskoulutus
- Training time
- 120 hours advertised
- Costs
- Confirm with provider
Confirm course dates, price and the certificate accepted by the police.
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Pay
Job Market Finland displays a €2,858 gross monthly occupation-group median on its Guard page, last updated 13 February 2024. It includes similar occupations and is a historical reference; the underlying pay-data year is not stated on that page.
official occupation group median historical · 2024-02-13
View sourceBefore you apply
- Current course prices and police application fees remain to be verified.
- The earnings reference is historical; a current offer may differ.
- Older 100-lesson courses have specific recognition provisions. Current new entrants should use the 120-lesson route.
Local sources
- Police card and training requirements
- Provider basic guard course
- Official occupation and earnings page
- Securitas Suomi: avoimet työpaikat
- Securitas Finland: work assignments
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