Certified Protection and Security Officer (IHK)
More responsibility, better pay
Do you want out of “duty only” and into leadership, control room and site management? The qualification is public-law under BBiG, recognised nationwide, and opens up better career opportunities.
At a glance
Certified Protection and Security Officer (IHK) — public-law under BBiG
240 UE — full-time approx. 6 weeks, alongside work approx. 16 weeks
classroom teaching in Essen, in-house at your company or live online
IHK exam in three parts: written, oral and practical tasks
at least Sachkunde § 34a (or equivalent), at least 1 year of professional experience in the guarding industry, at least 24 years old
individual offer after the initial consultation — funding often possible, e.g. Aufstiegs-BAföG
What the GSSK gives you
You plan, steer and monitor — instead of just standing.
Assess security situations
- On-site analyses
- Risk assessments
- Derive measures
Coordinate deployments
- Steer staff and technology
- Control room
- Shift leadership
Lead teams
- Instruct and communicate
- De-escalate
- Accompany interventions safely
Manage technology
- Operate EMA, ÜMA and video
- Assess how systems interact
- Documentation
Typical prospects
Where it takes you.
The GSSK is designed for security staff who want to take on operational responsibility and management tasks.
- Control room and shift leadership
- Site management and patrol service management
- Industrial security and security management
- Lateral entry: If you can prove relevant professional experience — for example from the Bundeswehr or the police — we review your requirements in a personal conversation.
What you learn
Exam-ready — and fit to lead.
Law & administration
- Decide confidently
- Document cleanly
- Legal and administrative action
Protection & security
- Hazard prevention
- Site protection concepts
- Preventive fire protection
Security technology
- Assess EMA, ÜMA and video
- Surveillance concepts
- Evaluate the use of technology
Communication & leadership
- De-escalation
- Stress psychology
- Team leadership
- Cooperation with police and fire brigade
Together we review your options
Unsure whether it fits?
Invest 20 minutes in your future. After that you know where you stand and what your path can look like.