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Become a security guard in Italy
A GPG appointment is approved by the Prefect through the employer's application. The chosen security role determines the training and any additional firearms authorisation.
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Italy
Where you could work
The examples below come from individual sources; availability varies.
Local job titles
addetto/a alla security · guardia particolare giurata · GPG
Would this suit you?
- You can practise clear communication and calm responses.
- You are willing to follow site instructions and keep accurate records.
Your local industry
The security industry in Italy
Explore addetto alla sicurezza roles or the guardia particolare giurata (GPG) route. Employers also advertise opportunities for aspiranti guardie giurate.
Industry figures under review
No dated national company count was verified in the reviewed primary sources. Armed guarding and unarmed security services have different regulatory and statistical boundaries.
ASSIVEmployers to explore
Selected employers with official careers pages.
How hiring works
- Choose the occupation
- Find the right entry vacancy
- Follow the employer-led GPG process
- Complete the checks and site preparation
01 · Italy
Requirements
- 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.
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Choose the security role
Confirm whether the job requires GPG status or another category, such as reception or event-control work.
- 02
Apply through the employer
Use the local Prefecture's appointment documents and eligibility checks.
- 03
Complete appointment and preparation
Complete the required oath, training and any separate firearms-permit process before deployment.
02 · Italy
Training
Obtain the employer's accepted initial training and deployment plan after confirming the GPG appointment route with the local Prefecture.
Training time
Confirm the required programme for the duties and employer; a universal entry-course length has not been verified in this review.
Training providers
03 · Italy
Pay
A current security-guard earnings figure has not been verified. Confirm the applicable agreement, hours and allowances with the employer.
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Before you apply
- 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.
Local sources
- Venice GPG appointment route
- Treviso GPG checklist
- GPG legal framework
- Sicuritalia: area operativa
- Cliclavoro: Sicuritalia recruitment
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