How to get a private security guard license

The Ministry of Internal Affairs of Russia, in an effort to tighten control over the activities of security companies and improve the quality of services provided, has tightened the requirements for obtaining permits giving the right to work in security. On January 1, 2011, these requirements entered into force, which led to the fact that obtaining a license has become more difficult and burdensome financially.

Instruction manual

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A private guard can be a citizen of the Russian Federation who has reached 18 years of age and has no criminal record. Those wishing to work in security structures first need to visit the licensing department in the district police department at the place of registration. There, specify what documents are needed to obtain a license. uniform requirements are not spelled out in the legislation.

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Next, the future security guard will have to undergo a medical commission, where experts will evaluate you for the degree of suitability for work in the guard. In case of successful passage of the commission, consisting of 4 doctors, you will receive the appropriate certificate. This certificate is the path to admission to the right to work with weapons. It’s not worth buying a medical certificate for money, in the future this may lead to the loss of the right to work in security. You will also need to undergo the mandatory fingerprinting procedure, i.e. pass fingerprints.

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Having collected all the necessary documents, you can start choosing a school of security guards. The main condition is that the school must have a license to train security guards. Otherwise, you will waste time and money. The cost of training in different schools can vary quite significantly. Also, the price depends on what qualification category you want to receive: the higher the category, the higher the cost. A high rank in the long term makes it possible to receive a large payment for the work.

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After completing the course and successfully passing the exams at school, you will receive a certificate of completion and a diploma. After that you pass the exam to the police. Based on its results, you will be assigned one of four qualification categories. On the exam, you need to demonstrate knowledge of the theoretical and practical part of security activities. Also, knowledge of the rules for working with weapons and special means will be required. After receiving a security certificate, you have the right to start looking for work in security structures.