6 Types of Licensed Security Services in Indonesia:

When people hear "security services," the first image is usually a guard at a gatehouse. The reality of Indonesia's security industry goes much further than that.

Under official regulations from the Indonesian National Police (Polri), there are six categories of security services that can legally operate in Indonesia. All six fall under entities called BUJP (Badan Usaha Jasa Pengamanan, or Licensed Security Service Companies), governed by national police regulations and subject to periodic audits. Knowing the difference between them is the right starting point before deciding which solution actually fits your organization.

What Is a BUJP, and Why Does It Matter?

A BUJP is a limited liability company (PT) operating in the security services sector with a valid Operational License (Surat Izin Operasional, or SIO) issued by Polri. Without this license, a company has no legal authority to provide security services commercially.

The regulatory foundation for BUJP operations is Police Regulation No. 4 of 2020 on Voluntary Security (Pengamanan Swakarsa), which updated the earlier Perkap No. 17 of 2006. Under this framework, Polri doesn't just issue licenses. It conducts ongoing oversight and periodic audits of every licensed BUJP operating in the country.

One practical note for anyone signing a security contract: always request a copy of the vendor's current SIO before signing. Engaging a company without a valid license isn't just an operational risk. It creates potential legal exposure for your organization as well.

The Six Official Security Service Categories

Based on Perkapolri No. 17 of 2006, Articles 3 and 4, which remain the industry's classification reference, there are six licensed security business types. Here's what each one covers and when it's relevant.

1. Guard Services (Jasa Penyediaan Tenaga Pengamanan)

This is what most people picture: trained security officers (Satuan Pengamanan, or Satpam) deployed to protect a client's premises and maintain order. It's the most widely used BUJP category across virtually every industry sector.

Personnel must hold at minimum the Gada Pratama qualification — the foundational Polri-recognized security training level, covering 232 hours of curriculum including legal fundamentals, self-defense, equipment operation, and emergency response.

Typical deployments include factories, office buildings, premium residential estates, shopping centers, mining operations, warehouses, and healthcare facilities.

SECOM's security officers operate under a dual training standard: Indonesian Police requirements and SECOM Japan's protocols, with training conducted at the company's facility in Ciawi, Bogor. Beyond access control and patrolling, they're trained to read and respond to live data from CCTV, alarm, and access control systems directly.

2. Security Consulting (Jasa Konsultasi Keamanan)

Security consulting is the advisory side of the industry. A licensed BUJP in this category provides professional guidance, strategic input, and operational recommendations based on a client's specific site conditions and risk profile.

Service scope typically includes:

• Security Risk Assessment

• Planning and design of integrated security systems

• Development of security Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)

• Research and protocol development

This category is most relevant when a company is building a new facility, expanding into a higher-risk location, or has experienced a security incident and wants a proper evaluation of what failed and why.

A well-done security consultation doesn't produce a report that sits in a drawer. It produces an actionable plan, with clear investment priorities and measurable outcomes.

3. Security Equipment & Technology (Jasa Penerapan Peralatan Keamanan)

This category covers the planning, procurement, installation, and maintenance of physical and electronic security technology: CCTV systems, intrusion alarms, access control, metal detectors, X-Ray scanners, and related equipment.

BUJP operators in this category must ensure every device installed carries a trial certification from Polri's Research and Development Bureau (Biro Litbang).

Full service scope includes:

• Installation planning and system design

• Certified equipment procurement

• Installation and system commissioning

• Operator training

• Warranty and scheduled maintenance

As a certified provider in Indonesia, SECOM guarantees compatibility, regulatory compliance, and integration quality for every system installed. No standalone products that don't talk to each other.

4. Security Training & Education (Jasa Pendidikan dan Latihan Keamanan)

This category covers formal training programs for security personnel, building and maintaining competency at each level recognized by Polri:

Beyond the three core levels, licensed BUJP can also run specialization programs, refresher training, workshops, and security seminars.

One question worth asking any vendor: who trains their personnel? Do they operate their own training facility, or do they outsource to a third party? The answer says a lot about their standards.

5. Valuable Asset Transport & Escort (Jasa Kawal Angkut Uang dan Barang Berharga)

This category covers the professional armed escort of cash, valuables, important documents, or high-value goods between locations under strict security protocols.

You've likely seen this in practice: uniformed officers accompanying ATM replenishment crews or transporting cash to a bank branch. That's the operational reality of this BUJP type.

Operating standards in this category include:

• Armored transport infrastructure meeting international insurance requirements

• Certified drivers paired with permanent Polri escort officers

• Mandatory insurance coverage on all transported assets

• Security procedures designed to prevent interception and in-transit crime

6. K9 Security Services (Jasa Penyediaan Satwa)

K9 services use trained animals, almost always dogs, to support security personnel in detecting threats that technology and human observation can miss.

Common K9 capabilities in security operations:

• Narcotics and controlled substance detection

• Explosive detection

• Large perimeter security

• Crowd deterrence and control

The BUJP providing this service is responsible for training, care, and deployment of the animals according to client requirements.

Why Integration Matters More Than Picking a Category

Many companies end up with fragmented security: one vendor for CCTV, a different vendor for guards, a third party for consulting. The result is a system where components don't communicate, accountability is unclear, and response time is slow when an incident actually occurs.

The more effective approach is integrated security, where every layer of protection operates within a single coordinated system.

This is the core of SECOM Indonesia's Man-Machine philosophy: trained personnel working alongside security technology within one ecosystem, monitored by a 24/7 Control Center. Not a choice between guards or CCTV. Both, connected, with active response.

As a BUJP with operational licenses across all relevant categories, SECOM Indonesia is one point of contact, fully accountable for your entire security ecosystem.

Talk to a Security Consultant

Every business has a different risk profile. No universal security system works for every industry, and any vendor worth engaging will start by listening to your situation before recommending anything.

SECOM Indonesia has worked with companies in industrial estates, banking, hospitality, and education — helping them design and operate security systems that actually function under real conditions.

Start with a no-cost consultation. SECOM's Security Consultants will conduct an initial security risk assessment to help you identify existing gaps and the most practical solutions to address them.