Uniform Rules for Security: Law in Progress

The planned legal framework includes a central register for security service providers and their personnel, mandatory reliability checks, and a uniform identification requirement. Professional training and effective sanctions are also to be enshrined in law. "Clear rules, uniform standards, and reliable controls are the absolute minimum if we want to guarantee trust and security," said Leichtfried.

Lack of Standards as a Risk

The Secretary of State pointed out existing deficiencies. Although the Trade Regulation Act requires that employees in the security industry be registered and checked two weeks before starting work, implementation is lacking in practice. "Effective controls, clear reporting processes, and timely checks are indispensable," emphasized Leichtfried.

The union vida had previously pointed out grievances. Its chairman Roman Hebenstreit spoke of a "security policy dangerous cocktail."

18,000 Employees in the Security Industry

According to the union, around 12,700 people are permanently employed in the security industry in Austria, with up to 18,000 including temporary employees. They take on tasks at major events, in banks, shopping centers, airports, and public institutions.

"Private security services are now taking on many tasks in sensitive areas," explained Leichtfried. It is therefore "difficult to understand" why neither mandatory training nor central registration is required to this day.

(APA/Red)

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