Open a Security Agency in Slovenia

The security system in Slovenia is divided into two main categories – services provided by public institutions and services offered by businesses registered in the private sector. In order to provide security services, businessmen who want to open a company in Slovenia are required to apply for a license. The legal basis under which the license is issued, as well as the minimum technical requirements that must be met by a security agency, are stipulated under the Private Security Act. 

What types of security activities need a license in Slovenia? 

• • businesses that operate technical security systems or those planning such system; 
• • companies that ensure the transportation of cash and other types of valuable assets;
• • companies that manage security control centers and those that protect gatherings of persons;
• • security agencies that offer services for the protection of property and persons;
• • companies that provide security services to natural persons (body-guard services);
• • security services designed to protect persons gathered in specific locations, such as bars, pubs, restaurants. 

What is the necessary personnel for a security agency in Slovenia? 

Are there any requirements for security personnel in Slovenia? 

How can one obtain a security license in Slovenia? 

• • the applicant had a security check which did not reveal any security related issues;
• • the applicant did not previously own another security license that was revoked due to various reasons;
• • the applicant was not imposed with a revoked license, even for a temporary basis, in the last two years prior to the application;
• • the applicant can prove that he or she has a team of professionals, hired based on its qualifications in the security field;
• • the applicant owns a security control center or has hired another entity to assist with this technical requirement;
• • has suitable insurance and can provide an extensive presentation on the technical capabilities of the company;
• • the business activity and the premises in which the company carries its operations, are registered in Slovenia.