Private Security and Protection
Private Security and Protection is a 2-year associate programme offered within the Vocational School of Anamur.
Who Is It For?
The Department of Property Protection and Security is suitable for students who are interested in security and law, have a strong sense of responsibility, are disciplined, possess physical and mental resilience, can remain calm under stress, and are inclined toward teamwork. It appeals to individuals with strong communication skills, developed observation abilities, commitment to ethical values, and a desire to contribute to public safety.
Quick Summary
- Associate Degree programme (2 Years)
- Formal Education, instruction in Turkish
- Admission with the TYT (TYT) score type
- Vocational School of Anamur
- Opportunity to transfer to related undergraduate programmes via DGS
About the Department
Program Profile
The Private Security and Protection Programs have been established in recent years to meet the need for qualified personnel in the security and defense sectors in our country. Graduates of these programs, who receive theoretical courses alongside the social and cultural gains from their instructors and various university departments over two years, are particularly preferred by private security companies for employment as private security officers. With the rapid establishment of Private Security and Protection Programs in universities in recent years, the supply and demand balance has shifted towards university-educated private security personnel, creating employment opportunities for program graduates in both the public and private sectors. Graduates of the two-year Private Security Services and Protection Program are entitled to obtain a security certificate without taking the private security exam.
Bachelor's Programs Eligible for Transfer for Graduates of the Private Security and Protection Program:
Emergency Aid and Disaster Management
Social Work
Employment Profiles of Graduates
Private security and protection personnel perform their duties in cooperation with other law enforcement agencies in the institutions and other areas mentioned above.
Career Opportunities
Department of Property Protection and Security graduates find employment opportunities in private security companies, security departments of public institutions, shopping mall and hotel security, airport and port security, industrial facility security, and event management firms. Additionally, there is the opportunity to continue with bachelor's degree programs through the Vertical Transfer Exam (DGS).