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200companies
2025-05
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Säkerhetsföretagen, Transport and BYAGet Licensed · Sweden
Guide in English
Become a security guard
in Sweden.
The guard route is built around an authorised employer, county administrative board staff approval and the VU1, practical workplace training and VU2 sequence.
Local job titleVäktare
Training durationBYA example: VU1 nine days, PYT at least 160 hours within four months, then VU2 five days.
Guidance checked2026-09-16
Your local industry
The security industry in Sweden
Look for väktare roles in site security and mobile patrol. Employers also advertise training entry routes; specialist roles have their own requirements.
Employers to explore
Selected employers with official careers pages.
How hiring works
- Choose the occupation
- Find a suitable entry route
- Complete the personnel approval
- Complete training and workplace preparation
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 Sweden
Check your eligibility
- Obtain the required staff suitability approval through the employer.
- Meet the training provider's language and selection conditions.
- Arrange qualifying workplace practical training between VU1 and VU2.
Choose the training or employer route
Confirm the private-candidate selection process or employer sponsorship.
Complete VU1 and workplace practice
Arrange the approved employer and the required PYT.
Complete VU2 and staff clearance
Finish the training sequence and ensure the county approval covers employment.
Training in Sweden
What training do you need?
Väktargrundutbildning VU1, at least 160 hours of practical vocational training (PYT), then VU2 within the applicable sequence.
How long is the training?
BYA example: VU1 nine days, PYT at least 160 hours within four months, then VU2 five days.
How much does it cost?
BYA private-candidate VU1SEK1,000 selection test plus SEK9,000 VU1 course including VAT. Confirm later-stage costs separately.
Training providers in Sweden
Training provider
BYA, Bevakningsbranschens Yrkes- och Arbetsmiljönämnd
Väktargrundutbildning VU1 for private applicants
- Course duration
- Nine days; the complete route also needs PYT and VU2
- Published price
- SEK1,000 selection test plus SEK9,000 VU1 including VAT
This price covers the stated VU1 pathway. Confirm placement availability, VU2 and eligibility before committing.
Check course detailsPrices 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 Sweden?
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
- Ordningsvakt and skyddsvakt use separate role-specific routes.
- Current wage rates and the full end-to-end private-candidate cost need verification.
- VU1 alone is one stage of the guard training sequence.
Official sources and course information
Reviewed 2026-09-16. Follow the current instructions for your precise role and work location.
For training providers
Teach security courses in Sweden?
Apply to list your training and discuss relevant learner enquiries.
Your next role
Security jobs in Sweden
Explore reviewed employer vacancies and their stated requirements.