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 Italy
Check your eligibility
- The published GPG route is open to Italian or other EU citizens meeting TULPS article 138 conditions.
- The competent Prefecture checks the required conduct and appointment conditions.
- An employing security institute or other eligible employer submits the appointment application.
Choose the security role
Confirm whether the job requires GPG status or another category, such as reception or event-control work.
Apply through the employer
Use the local Prefecture's appointment documents and eligibility checks.
Complete appointment and preparation
Complete the required oath, training and any separate firearms-permit process before deployment.
Training in Italy
What training do you need?
Obtain the employer's accepted initial training and deployment plan after confirming the GPG appointment route with the local Prefecture.
How long is the training?
Confirm the required programme for the duties and employer; a universal entry-course length has not been verified in this review.
How much does it cost?
Request a current written quote for the required course, assessment and application fees. Confirm which costs are included.
Training providers in Italy
Provider listings for this location are being checked. Use the official authority link above to confirm accepted training.
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 Italy?
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
- Course providers, current initial training duration and pay classification need further verification.
- Reception, event-control and GPG duties have distinct legal routes.
- The armed assignment requires the relevant additional permit and conditions.
Official sources and course information
Reviewed 2026-09-16. Follow the current instructions for your precise role and work location.