Department of Property Protection and Security

Associate degree programme training technicians in property protection and security.

FacultyMersin Vocational School
Duration2 Years
DegreeAssociate Degree
LanguageTurkish
InternshipMandatory
Programme TypeFull-Time

Who Is It For?

The Property Protection and Security program is suitable for candidates who are interested in the security field, enjoy working with discipline, possess physical and mental endurance, and have a high sense of responsibility. It appeals to individuals with strong communication skills, quick decision-making ability, the capacity to remain calm under stress, and aptitude for teamwork.

Quick Summary

  • 2-year associate degree program
  • Full-time education in Turkish
  • Mandatory internship
  • Erasmus exchange program opportunity
  • Bachelor's degree completion opportunity via DGS
  • Curriculum focused on property protection, private security, and risk management

About the Department

The Property Protection and Security program at Mersin Vocational School aims to train qualified professionals who will serve in property protection, security management, private security services, and risk assessment in both the public and private sectors. The program offers a broad curriculum encompassing law, criminology, security technologies, and defense techniques.

Students have the opportunity to develop their professional skills through practical training in addition to theoretical knowledge. In parallel with the growing needs of the security sector, the program curriculum also covers electronic security systems, cybersecurity fundamentals, and modern security approaches. Study abroad opportunities are offered through the Erasmus exchange program.

Career Opportunities

Property Protection and Security program graduates can serve at private security companies, public institutions, airports, shopping centers, banks, industrial facilities, organization firms, and security consulting organizations. Additionally, opportunities exist to continue to undergraduate programs through the Vertical Transfer Examination (DGS).

What Will You Learn?

Private security legislation and law
Property protection methods and techniques
Criminology and crime prevention strategies
Risk analysis and management
Security systems and technologies
Personal protection and escort techniques
Crime scene investigation and reporting
Civil defense and emergency management
Communication and crowd management
Fire safety and first aid applications

Competencies You Will Gain

Ability to conduct security risk analysis
Knowledge of security legislation and law
Crisis and emergency management competency
Effective communication and reporting skills
Physical protection and defense techniques
Competency in using security technologies
Teamwork and coordination skills
Crime scene investigation and evidence collection knowledge
Crowd and crisis management skills
Professional ethics and responsibility awareness

Educational Opportunities

FACILITY #1

Applied security training and simulations

FACILITY #2

Industry experience through mandatory internship

FACILITY #3

Study abroad opportunity through the Erasmus exchange program

FACILITY #4

Security technologies laboratory

FACILITY #5

Collaboration with private security companies and public institutions

FACILITY #6

Seminars and conferences with industry professionals

FACILITY #7

Guidance and support for professional certification programs

FACILITY #8

Hands-on training in first aid and fire safety

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