Association of the Swiss Security Professionals and Experts

What Association of the Swiss Security Professionals and Experts does

The Association of the Swiss Security Professionals and Experts (Berufs- und Fachverband des schweizerischen Sicherheitspersonals, BFVSSP) is a Swiss nonprofit professional association (Verein) organized under Articles 60 ff. of the Swiss Civil Code. Founded in 2015 by IARPO Schweiz (International Association of the Recognized Police Officers) and headquartered at Schaffhauserstrasse 550 in Zürich, it aggregates competencies across Security, Safety, Investigations, Compliance, and Quality Management under one umbrella. Its membership covers security services personnel, retail loss prevention (store detectives), object protectors, security employees of cities/municipalities/cantons, private investigators, and Certified Security Managers (SiBe/Sicherheitsbeauftragte). Formal Statutes were adopted in October 2017.

The association operates an online platform (bfvssp.org) — built on a Wix-hosted storefront with a digital compendium, OSINT tools section, and 16+ commercial SKUs. Products include annual memberships (CHF 358.80–CHF 1,000 depending on persona), training courses (Private Investigator Education at CHF 5,500, HSE Auditor at CHF 3,900, Security Project Manager at CHF 2,800, terrorism prevention, deployment leader, labor law, weapon training at CHF 250), digital forensics services (CHF 999), online identity check reports (CHF 3,500), legal counseling (CHF 17.50 for non-members, free for members), investigation deposits (CHF 1,000), and gift cards (CHF 25–CHF 200). Member benefits include an ID card with REGA and SPS sponsorship, insurance-style benefits (CHF 5,000 on-duty death benefit, CHF 200,000 accident-related quadriplegia), 35% training discounts, and advocacy before authorities.

Revenue is diversified across subscription memberships, one-time course fees, transactional shop sales, unit-priced legal counseling, and donations, with the organization stating more than 93% of donations flow to field work. Distribution runs through direct membership enrollment and website e-commerce, supplemented by a referral partnership with affiliate Swiss Security Solutions GmbH (which operates as recommended provider under the "Securely Swiss" trademark) and partnerships with the Anti-Drugs Association (UNODC-registered) and related Swiss security associations. With 1-10 employees and no disclosed funding or revenue, the organization operates as a small membership-driven guild rather than a software company.

Name

Association of the Swiss Security Professionals and Experts

Legal name

Berufs- und Fachverband des schweizerischen Sicherheitspersonals

Website

https://bfvssp.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

10,001+ employees

Short description

BFVSSP is a Swiss nonprofit professional association, founded in 2015, that aggregates security personnel, private investigators, and certified security managers under one umbrella, delivering training, certifications, legal counseling, and forensic services through its online shop in Zürich.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Security Trade Association Services

NAICS

Professional Organizations (81392), Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations (813)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Assessment, Certification & Qualifications Frameworks (BPADAKAL)

Keywords

• Professional security association
• Security training courses
• Private investigator education
• Membership organization
• Professional certification programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Zürich

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Fees: Annual membership fees ranging from CHF 358.80 for individual security personnel to CHF 1,000 for investigative entrepreneurs. Security companies pay based on size: up to CHF 500/year for companies with up to 10 employees, or CHF 45 per employee/year for larger companies.
2. Education and Training: Sale of training courses including private investigator education (CHF 5,500), security project manager courses (CHF 2,800), auditor HSE courses (CHF 3,900), weapon training (CHF 250), and other professional development programs.
3. Online Shop Products: Sale of various security-related products and services including investigations deposits, forensic services, legal counseling, and online reports.
4. Legal Counseling Services: Legal advice services for members in areas of Swiss law including tax law, police law, customs law, foreign nationals law, citizenship, labor law, and contract law. Free for members, CHF 17.50 for non-members.
5. Donations: The association accepts donations to support humanitarian projects and anti-drug initiatives, with more than 93% of donations flowing directly to field work.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

The BFVSSP is a Swiss professional association that sells annual memberships and a portfolio of paid training courses, certifications, and specialized services (digital forensics, identity-check reports, legal counseling) for security personnel, private investigators, security companies, and certified security managers operating in Switzerland. It bundles the competencies of Security, Safety, Investigations, Compliance, and Quality Management under one membership umbrella and provides continuing education, advocacy, member insurance benefits, and access to a vetted private investigator directory.

Product overview

The Association of the Swiss Security Professionals and Experts (BFVSSP) operates primarily as a professional association rather than a software product company. Its core offering is a portfolio of training courses, certifications, and professional services for security personnel in Switzerland. The Online Security Shop serves as the main commercial platform offering 16 distinct products including training courses (Security Project Manager, HSE Auditor, Terrorism Prevention, Security Operations Leader), forensic services (Mobile & PC Digital Forensics, Online Identity Check reports), legal counseling, weapon training, and annual membership subscriptions. Supporting service offerings include Swiss Security Solutions (security services), Swiss Detective Agency (investigative services), and the Swiss & Global Private Investigator Directory. The organization acts as a professional guild providing education, membership benefits, and connecting security professionals with vetted service providers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Annual Membership (Mitgliedschaft ein Jahr) Annual membership for security personnel, security companies, and private investigators that provides a member ID card with REGA and SPS sponsorship, free legal and professional counseling, interest representation, email accounts, security web resources, and 35% course discounts.
• Private Investigator Education Program Comprehensive training program covering surveillance techniques, legal guidelines, forensic analysis, and ethical considerations for aspiring private investigators in Switzerland; priced at CHF 5,500.
• Security Project Manager Certification Course Intensive 2-day certification course covering security project management, team leadership, security systems planning, and corporate risk management; priced at CHF 2,800.
• HSE Auditor Certification Course 3-day intensive certification course covering Health, Safety & Environment auditing, ISO 45001/ISO 14001 management systems, EKAS and SUVA standards; priced at CHF 3,900 standard / CHF 3,510 for members.
• Labor Law in Security and Surveillance Course Legal training covering labor law for security and surveillance personnel including ArG, UVG, ZGB, VUVG, OR, and collective agreement provisions; priced at CHF 1,050 standard / CHF 840 for members.
• Preventing Terrorism Training Course Training course for senior security managers covering terrorism threats in Switzerland, preventive measures, and risk analysis for various sectors; priced at CHF 1,950 (CHF 1,852.50 sale price for senior managers).
• Security Deployment Leader Training Training course providing foundational knowledge for security operations leadership including deployment doctrine, security guidelines, occupational safety, and customer relations; priced at CHF 1,350.
• Weapon Training with Certification Weapon instruction and training covering safety, function, loading/unloading, shooting, and legal foundations for pistols and revolvers; priced at CHF 250.
• Legal Counseling Service (Switzerland) Written legal consultation service covering Swiss law including tax law, police law, customs law, foreign nationals law, citizenship, labor law, and contract law; free for members and CHF 17.50 per consultation for non-members.
• Online & Social Network Identity Check Report Identity verification service analyzing a person's online and social network presence, delivered as a comprehensive report within 96 hours; priced at CHF 3,500.
• Mobile & PC Forensic Investigation Digital forensics service for mobile devices and computers, extracting and analyzing data according to legal standards for corporate and private investigations; priced at CHF 999.
• Gift Cards (Online-Geschenkkarte) Digital gift cards available in denominations of CHF 25, 50, 100, 150, and 200 for purchasing association services and training.
• Investigation Deposit (through Swiss Security Solutions) Refundable deposit of CHF 1,000 for engaging investigative services through the association's recommended partner, Swiss Security Solutions.
• Swiss & Global Private Investigator Directory Listing International directory listing for vetted private investigator offices and detective agencies that meet business excellence, liability insurance, and privacy/data protection standards as curated by a Special Committee of International Law Enforcement Officers.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 93% of donations flow directly to field work
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• IARPO (International Association of Recognized Police Officers)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIARPO (International Association of Recognized Police Officers) is the founding organization of the association. The association is closely affiliated with IARPO Switzerland, which established BFVSSP in 2015. IARPO provides international law enforcement connections and serves as the parent organization.
• International Association of Recognized Police Officers (IARPO)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOfficial sponsor of the association. IARPO is shown as a sponsor in the Sponsors section of the website.
• UN Office on Drugs and CrimeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDonor and partner organization. The Anti-Drugs Association, a partner of BFVSSP, is registered as a UNODC NPO with Google Charity ID 102266910.
• Anti-Drugs AssociationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization of BFVSSP, working on education, prevention, campaigns, and demand reduction initiatives. Registered NPO with UNODC.
• Swiss Security Solutions GmbHcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRecommended security and investigation company by the association. The association states that to better benefit from security and investigative services, customers should use Swiss Security Solutions as the preferred provider. Swiss Security Solutions is an associated security entrepreneur of BFVSSP based in Zürich.
• UNODC (United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRecommended link for counter-terrorism learning platform and international cooperation on security matters.
• Verband Schweizerischer Errichter von Sicherheitsanlagen SESminorOthersSwiss association of security system installers recommended in the links section.
• Vereinigung für Sicherheit im DetailhandelminorOthersSwiss association for retail security recommended in the links section.
• Schweizerischer Verein von Brandschutz- und Sicherheitsfachleuten (VBSF)minorOthersSwiss association of fire protection and security professionals recommended in the links section.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Market position

Competitive moat4 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance2 records

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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