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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.

RequirementsSecurity industry

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Sweden
Sweden

Sweden

Where you could work

The examples below come from individual sources; availability varies.

Local job titles

väktare

skyddsvakt · ordningsvakt

Would this suit you?

  • You can practise clear communication and calm responses.
  • You are willing to follow site instructions and keep accurate records.

Separates väktare, skyddsvakt and ordningsvakt; imagery includes an office patrol and specialist assignments.

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OfficesMobile patrol

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.

Research checked

Authorised companies covered by the cited agreement

200companies

2025-05

Companies represented in the joint industry response and covered by the sector collective agreement. This figure has that specific scope.

Säkerhetsföretagen, Transport and BYA

Employers to explore

Selected employers with official careers pages.

How hiring works
  1. Choose the occupation
  2. Find a suitable entry route
  3. Complete the personnel approval
  4. Complete training and workplace preparation
See the application steps

Figures refer to the periods shown. Employers are examples; check their websites for current vacancies.

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01 · Sweden

Requirements

  • 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.
  1. 01

    Choose the training or employer route

    Confirm the private-candidate selection process or employer sponsorship.

  2. 02

    Complete VU1 and workplace practice

    Arrange the approved employer and the required PYT.

  3. 03

    Complete VU2 and staff clearance

    Finish the training sequence and ensure the county approval covers employment.

Länsstyrelsen and Swedish Police

02 · Sweden

Training

Väktargrundutbildning VU1, at least 160 hours of practical vocational training (PYT), then VU2 within the applicable sequence.

Training time

BYA example: VU1 nine days, PYT at least 160 hours within four months, then VU2 five days.

Costs

BYA private-candidate VU1SEK1,000 selection test plus SEK9,000 VU1 course including VAT. Confirm later-stage costs separately.

Training providers

BYA, Bevakningsbranschens Yrkes- och Arbetsmiljönämnd

Väktargrundutbildning VU1 for private applicants

Training time
Nine days; the complete route also needs PYT and VU2
Costs
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.

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Training providers

03 · Sweden

Pay

A current security-guard earnings figure has not been verified. Confirm the applicable agreement, hours and allowances with the employer.

not verified

Before you apply
  • 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.

Local sources

Reviewed

Sweden

Before you apply

  • Who authorises this role in this location?
  • Which training does this employer or authority accept?
  • What are the duties, paid hours and pay in the written offer?
RequirementsFind security jobsFor training providers