DIN 77200 productsheet
DIN 77200 Certification
Conformity assessment for security services according to DIN 77200-1 and DIN 77200-2
In recent years, the number of providers of security services has increased significantly, alongside the demand for their services. Accordingly, many contracting entities require objective proof of quality concerning the respective security services. With certification according to DIN 77200-1 or DIN 77200-2, you as a provider of security services can demonstrate both your capabilities and the quality of your services.
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- Competitive advantages Thanks to objective proof of your service performance
- Increased levels of trust in your business
- A boost to your efficiency due to a sustainable optimization of processes and the planning and provision of security services
- Reduction of liability risks
Your certification according to DIN 77200 at a glance
DIN 77200 is aimed at all companies that provide security services in the public and private sectors. The standard can apply to both a head office and several branch offices. In this case, however, the head office is also required to ensure compliance with the requirements of the standard at the branch offices.
The focus of the standard is on the organization as well as the personnel, the process management and the planning and provision of security services) by the company. In order to fulfill the exacting requirements in the security industry, the standard is divided into three parts.
Our experts carry out your certification on a neutral and competent basis, and accompany you throughout the certification process. The audit can also be carried out as a combined certification, for example, with ISO 9001.
1. Information
Project meeting and preparation for certification, including review of documentation
2. On-site certification
Assessment and audit of the requirements, the planning and provision of security services, review of documented processes, and follow-up audit (review of corrective action), if applicable
3. Audit report and assessment
Documentation of the audit and assessment of the standard
4. Certificate and seal
After successfully completing the certification, you will receive your certificate and the DEKRA certification seal (with a maximum validity period of three years)
5. First surveillance audit
A surveillance audit of the practical implementation takes place every 12 months
6. Second surveillance audit
Repeated auditing of the practical implementation of the management system
7. Recertification
Steps 2 to 6 are repeated in the recertification audit three years after initial certification
DIN 77200-1:2020-10 was developed by industry representatives, and defines the uniform minimum standards surrounding security services. It ensures a transparent and uniform level of requirements for both the contracting entities and for the actual security services. The standard is divided into three parts:
- DIN 77200-1:2020-10 “Private security services – Part 1: General requirements of security service providers”
- DIN 77200-2:2020-07 “Private security services – Part 2: Extended requirements for security service providers for special service services”
- DIN 77200-3:2020-07 “Private security services – Part 3: Certification procedure for the conformity assessment of private security services in accordance with DIN 77200-1 and DIN 77200-2”
As a general rule, all providers of security services can be certified according to the DIN 77200 series of standards, unless more than 50% of their services are provided by subcontractors or they do not yet employ qualified security staff. In addition, security service providers in which more than 35% (60% in the renewal audit) of the security staff do not have the necessary qualification according to DIN 77200-1 4.1 b) and 4.19.1 cannot be considered for initial certification. Annex A of DIN 77200-1 contains a detailed list of qualification requirements.
For certification according to DIN 77200, you need to provide the following supporting documents:
- Extract from the central trade register
- Clearance certificate from the tax office
- Clearance certificate from at least one social security provider
- Declaration of commitment to data protection
- Declaration of commitment to confidentiality
- Self-declaration on compliance with the statutory minimum wage
- Proof of complaints management
- Proof of the creation of services and credentials
- Proof of the planning and performance of instructions
- Proof of the organization and development of skills and qualifications
- Proof of the organization of further training
- Proof of the documentation and reporting system
- Proof of the management of locking equipment
- The organizational chart showing the structure of the organization
- Proof of the qualification of the security personnel in the respective security service to be certified
- Insurance (company liability insurance)
With the publication of the new version DIN 77200-1:2022-10 in October 2022, no transitional period was provided for existing certifications based on DIN 77200-1:2017-11. The changes made to DIN 77200-1:2022-10 consist of minimal adjustments, clarifications and editorial changes, and do not include any new requirements.
The following changes have been made compared to DIN 77200:2017-11:
(a) the requirements set out in Annex A were changed;
(b) the term 3.8 “public transport security service” was removed;
(c) the addition of the security employee in term 3.11;
(d) the inclusion of the protection and security officer in 4.19.1;
(e) editorial changes.
(b) the term 3.8 “public transport security service” was removed;
(c) the addition of the security employee in term 3.11;
(d) the inclusion of the protection and security officer in 4.19.1;
(e) editorial changes.
How will the changeover take place?
1. Certifications (new customers) are carried out on the basis of the new version, DIN 77200-1:2022-10.
2. Existing customers will transition to the new DIN 77200-1:2022-10 in the next audit.
3. Recertifications (existing customers) will be carried out on the basis of version DIN 77200-1:2022-10.
2. Existing customers will transition to the new DIN 77200-1:2022-10 in the next audit.
3. Recertifications (existing customers) will be carried out on the basis of version DIN 77200-1:2022-10.
We have obtained the accreditation for all scopes of DIN 77200.
The following areas of application are taken into account:
DIN 77200-1:
Stationary security services:
- Alarm service
- Reception service
- Control service
Mobile security services:
- Facility service
- Intervention service
- Control service
- Events security service
DIN 77200-2:
- Security services at events with high security relevance
- Security services in public transport
- Security services for properties with high security relevance
- Security services for the protection of refugees’ and asylum-seekers’ facilities and/or shelters
