CAP Agent de Sécurité.

Security Officer — State vocational aptitude certificate (CAP, RNCP level 3)

The CAP Agent de Sécurité is a CAP-level qualification preparing students for careers in Security. This RNCP-registered title (RNCP38226) is recognised by France Compétences and the French Ministry of National Education. The programme is delivered at Enerlab Academy in Asnières-sur-Seine, 15 minutes from central Paris.

LevelCAP

Duration2 years

FormatWork-study · Initial

RNCP CodeRNCP38226

Volume1 600 h

RecognitionState diploma

Programme overview

Over two years, through work-study (apprenticeship or professionalisation contract) or initial training, the programme combines theoretical courses, practical workshops, and company placements. Work-study programmes are 100% funded by the employer (OPCO), with a regulated minimum monthly salary.

Upon graduation, students quickly enter the job market thanks to Enerlab Academy's network of over 500 partner companies in the Île-de-France region, or continue on to higher education.

Programme objectives

Goals of the programme:

Master surveillance techniques
Apply security procedures
Manage conflict situations
Carry out access control checks
Write incident reports

Admission & prerequisites

Required prerequisites and selection procedure:

After completing Year 9 (3ème)
Entry possible following another qualification
Selection based on application and motivational interview
Clean criminal record (mandatory)
Adequate physical fitness

Detailed programme

Detailed teaching content:

Module	Year 1	Year 2	Coef.
1ère année	Français Histoire-Géographie Mathématiques Langue vivante Arts appliqués EPS	Techniques de surveillance Droit de la sécurité privée Procédures opérationnelles Secourisme et gestes de 1ers secours Prévention-santé-environnement Ateliers pratiques	840
2ème année	Français Histoire-Géographie Mathématiques Langue vivante Arts appliqués EPS	Gestion des situations conflictuelles Techniques de communication Rédaction de rapports Utilisation des équipements Normes et réglementations Préparation à l'examen	840
Français - Histoire-Géographie - EMC	3.5h/semaine	3.5h/semaine	3
Mathématiques - Sciences physiques	3.5h/semaine	3.5h/semaine	2
Éducation physique et sportive	2.5h/semaine	2.5h/semaine	1
Langue vivante (Anglais)	2h/semaine	2h/semaine	1
Prévention Santé Environnement (PSE)	1h/semaine	1h/semaine	1
Arts appliqués et cultures artistiques	1h/semaine	1h/semaine	1

Skills acquired

Operational skills developed:

RNCP38226BC01: Prevention and deterrence of malicious acts and negligence
RNCP38226BC02: Safety of persons and property
RNCP38226BC03: Fire safety
RNCP38226BC04: French and History-geography — civics
RNCP38226BC05: Mathematics and physics-chemistry
RNCP38226BC06: Physical education and sport
RNCP38226BC07: Health, safety, and environment
RNCP38226BC08: Mobility (optional module)
RNCP38226BC09: Modern language (optional module)

Career outcomes

Direct access to qualified positions on the market.

Security Officer Surveillance Agent Prevention and Mediation Officer Remote Surveillance Operator Access Control Officer Building Security Guard

Salaries & sectors

Average gross annual salary

Junior (0–2 years)

19 000 – 22 000 € / year

Experienced (3–5 years)

22 000 – 26 000 € / year

Senior (5+ years)

28 000 – 35 000 € / year

Sources: APEC, France Travail, INSEE 2024 — gross annual salaries in Île-de-France.

Hiring sectors

Private security companies (Securitas, Fiducial)

Event security (concerts, stadiums, fairs)

Retail surveillance (large retail)

Industrial security (sensitive sites, energy)

Hospitality & tourism (hotel security)

Transport & logistics (airport security)

National police / Gendarmerie (entry prep)

Prison administration

Sessions 2026-2027

Fall intake

September 2026 start

Applications until 30 Sept 2026 · late entry until 30 Nov 2026

Winter intake

18 January 2027 start

Enrolments until 31 Jan 2027 (or until seats fill) · late entry until 28 Feb 2027

CAP Agent de Sécurité.