Law no. 34/2013, of May 16, amended and republished by Law no. 46/2019, of July 8, establishes the regime for the exercise of private security activity and the security measures to be adopted by public or private entities, with a view to preventing the commission of crimes.

It is the responsibility of occupational physicians and psychologists to assess candidates for the private security profession, to give them a copy of the Psychological Assessment Report and Certificate and submit these documents to the Integrated Private Security Management System (SIGESP), or send them directly to the National Directorate of the Public Security Police for the purposes of applying for or renewing the professional card.

The Psychological Assessment Report and Certificate are valid for 6 months.

Medilav® has an Occupational Physician and a Psychologist specialized in this type of psychological assessment, registered with the Portuguese Psychologists’ Association (OPP) and on the PSP/SIGESP portal for recording and communicating results.

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    Contact Information and Hours: Clinic

    Rua Sousa Aroso, nº 599, 4450-289 Matosinhos
    Phone: 222 011 186 (Call to the national landline network)
    Mobile: 92 811 0150 (Call to the national mobile network)
    Email: clinica@medilav.pt
    Monday through Friday
    8:30 AM–1:00 PM | 2:00 PM–6:00 PM

    Frequently Asked Questions:

    What is the medical and psychological assessment for security guards?

    The medical and psychological assessment for security guards is a compulsory process for carrying out private security work. Its purpose is to check that the candidate is physically and psychologically fit to perform the job.

    Who can take the security guard assessment?

    The assessment must be carried out by an occupational physician and a qualified psychologist. These professionals are responsible for analyzing the candidate’s suitability and issuing the necessary report and certificate.

    What is the psychological assessment certificate for?

    The psychological assessment certificate proves that the candidate is fit to work as a private security guard. This document is required when applying for or renewing a professional card with the relevant authorities.

    What is the validity of the medical and psychological assessment?

    The psychological assessment report and certificate are valid for 6 months, and the process must be repeated if they expire before application or renewal.

    Where to take a security guard assessment in Porto?

    At Medilav in Matosinhos you can have a medical and psychological assessment for a security guard carried out by qualified professionals. The team will issue the documents and register them in the SIGESP system or send them to the PSP.

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