Jobs security protection germany?

Question

I LIVE IN GERMANY , A FORMER MARINE, DOES ANYONE KNOW OF A PROTECTION, PSD OR GOOD SECURITY COMPANY IN GERMANY THAT HIRES U.S.

Answer 1

First off, there are lots of Security (Sicherheitdienst) jobs in Germany. But first you'll have to go to school and take a course for security. Every job in Germany requires an 'Ausbildung' which is basically theory and practical training. Best thing to do is get in contact with some different Security firms and see what qualifications you'll need. You'll also need a police report from the local police department where you live, if you've been in Germany less than 10 years, you'll also need a police report from your national police force in your country of origin. The fee for this report is between 10 and 15 Euro - depending where you live. In some cases, you'll have to supply finger prints which might be available from your embassy, if not you'll have to find a private finger print firm and a Notar (Notary) this will cost you about 80 Euro for the finger prints and anywhere from 50 to 150 Euro for the Notar. In my case, I had to get a special security clearance from the Regierungspraesidium for a ZÜP - Zuverlässigkeitsüberprüfung, which must be done every two years. I was lucky enough to have lived in Germany for the 10 year requirement and didn't have to go through the finger printing, I did need the police report from the German Police - cost 13 Euro, the ZÜP was paid by my employer as well as the security course (the course cost about 1000 Euro and lasted 12 weeks).

The course and tests are all in German as well as the language of work, English is only a plus, you'll still need to be able to speak and write in German. Hope this helps

Answer 2

I´m an American living in Germany, and am searching for a job.  I use this site(I´m trying to find a teaching job) and have some contact with different companies, so I would recommend you try the same.

http://www.toytowngermany.com/

Best wishes to you!

Tschüs!

Answer 3

The answer from Rick gives very good practical info. BUT, depending on when you were in the Military and which security firm hires you the whole process could be easier.

Getting a job in Germany is not easy(especailly if you do not speak German), but it is possible. I know when I started looking for a job(computer/IT services) in Germany EVERYONE told me it was not possible. Well, I did find a job with a German firm.

Depending on where you live, may make your job search easier. I live in the Frankfurt area. The website I listed is always looking for Security people - and half the ones who work in my building are not German.

Try this website; www.kötter.de - that is a security firm in Germany.

Also www.monster.de is another job site.

I know many security firms do work for international firms so English is part of the job requirement. But, you will have to speak and undserstand German one way or another.

Also, depending on where you live if you are near a US base then just drive up(carefully and slowly) and ask the security gaurds working there about job opportunites.

Answer 4

@Breezer

i think my sons school is looking for teachers

  (in Darmstadt)