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Several training possibilities are offered at the VGM Academy that can be followed after complying with the respective conditions and acceptance by the VGM commission.  Requirements profile for VGM team members
■ Age from 21 years
■ Flawless reputation ■ EU citizenship ■ Category B driver’s licence ■ Physical and intellectual suitability ■ Neat appearance ■ Successfully passed acceptance process Basic Training Basic training at the VGM Academy comprises approximately 70 training hours. It is structured into a theoretical and practical part, whereby the theory comprises approximately 20 hours. The practical part prepares the candidates for later performing of duties. Under the vigilant eyes of experienced employees possible situations are rehearsed, but real operational situations that had already happened are especially simulated.Our candidates are trained in the fields of legal matters, operational tactics, personal protection/bodyguard services, radio communications, reporting and logging, conflict resolution, first aid and self-defence, among others. After successful conclusion of the basic training our employees can take charges of operations at events and regulate traffic, since traffic control assessment is also included. Training as traffic controller In this training section our employees receive training in the StVO (road traffic regulations) and KfG (motor vehicle act).After successful examination and swearing-in by the responsible provincial/regional authorities, our employees may regulate traffic on public roads, monitor short-term parking zones and give instructions to motorists. This examination also lays the foundation for deployment in the radar department. Training as dog handler
The training of dog handlers and police dogs are performed by the divisional leader.
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Detective training
Detective training at the VGM Academy is performed by very experienced career detectives, former CID officers and jurists. Apart from personal characteristics, a selection procedure is followed to determine access to the course.
To acquire the necessary knowledge for a career as detective, the following topical areas are covered in the detective training at VGM. 
■ Vocational studies■ Legal studies ■ Criminology ■ Criminalistics ■ Protection of data ■ Observation, tactics and possibilities ■ Technology ■ Information research ■ Psychology The prospective candidates acquire practical knowledge through various exercises during the course and in connection with real operational situations in the company of our detectives. Persons protection training
Only after a minimum of two years of being with VGM and having passed an entrance exam conducted by a commission, the candidate is accepted for basic training. The purpose of this entrance exam is to determine the individual candidate’s level of knowledge. Special value is placed on the areas of physical stamina, endurance and technical knowledge.
The training in the area of personal protection/bodyguard services is subdivided into basic training and the associated “Team leader in personal protection/bodyguard services” course. The training courses contain various different training subjects: ■ Risk assessment 
■ Personal protection/bodyguard service measures■ Operations-related psychology ■ Communication ■ Close-combat training ■ Etiquette ■ Legal studies ■ First aid ■ Marksman/shooting training ■ Driver safety training ■ Protection of information Several tactical simulation and surprise drills, which should elevate the prospective bodyguard to a high skills level, belong to the practical exercises during training. Training as personal bodyguard is performed by VGM in cooperation with several external partners. Vocational courses
Internal professional courses are regularly run by VGM, which serve the further training of VGM employees. Participation in the courses offered is based on the current promotions guidelines and directives.
Training as fire prevention supervisor/officer
In this course the basic technical knowledge for the duties of a fire prevention supervisor or fire prevention officer is conveyed. After conclusion of the training and final examination by a commission the participant is capable of taking over the responsibilities of the function of a fire prevention supervisor or officer.
Contents: ■ Basic principles of operational fire protection 
■ Fire hazards and general fire prevention measures■ Personal protection/bodyguard services ■ Asset protection ■ Environmental protection ■ Basic legal principles ■ Duties, position, rights and responsibilities of the fire prevention officer ■ Fire studies ■ Fire prevention organisation ■ First and extended fire-extinguishing aid ■ Building and technical fire prevention ■ Organisational fire prevention These courses only take place when needed and are presented in cooperation with external partners. Training as safety representative/officer
The participants in this course will acquire the necessary knowledge for the practical function as safety representative/officer and will learn the basic ideas of safety technology.
Contents: ■ Legal studies ■ Occupation accident prevention ■ Compliance with employee protection specifications ■ Monitoring technical condition of personal protection equipment ■ Alert employees to possible dangers ■ Information on protection measures This course only takes place when needed and is presented in cooperation with external partners. Our extensive duties and operations require qualified, reliable staff. |
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