Residential Security Guard jobs in Geneva typically pay CHF 28–CHF 53 an hour (about CHF 4,850–CHF 9,150 a month full time). Both live-in and live-out positions are offered, with a usual schedule of 8–12 hour shifts on rotation. Employers ask for valid security licence where required and an identity check. Register with AvailJob to be matched with families hiring in Geneva.
- Typical pay
- CHF 28–CHF 53
- per hour
- Full-time monthly
- CHF 4,850–CHF 9,150
- about 40 hours a week
- Live-in
- Sometimes
- accommodation provided
- Schedule
- 8–12 hour shifts on rotation
- Open now
- 0
- register to be matched
Open residential security guard positions in Geneva
No open position is listed for Geneva today. New residential security guard jobs are added as families hire. Register once and we will match you to the next opening near you.
Register as a Residential Security GuardAbout residential security guard jobs in Geneva
Working as a residential security guard in Geneva means joining a private household. The residential security guard protects a private residence through access control, patrols, CCTV monitoring and incident response, and families across Greater Geneva hire for this role all year round.
Geneva is known for international organisations, private banking, watchmaking, and commodity trading, and many of the families who hire domestic staff here work for employers such as United Nations Geneva, WHO, Pictet, Rolex, CERN, and Richemont. Geneva hosts more international organisations than any other city on Earth, alongside CERN and the world's luxury watch industry.
Main duties
- Control access and verify visitors
- Patrol the property and perimeter
- Monitor CCTV and alarm systems
- Respond to incidents and contact emergency services
- Write incident reports
Residential Security Guard pay in Geneva
Household incomes in Geneva are shaped by an average local salary of around CHF 108,000, which is why residential security guard pay here sits above the Switzerland average. Pay rises with experience, references, live-in flexibility and extra duties such as driving or cooking.
Indicative ranges for 2026 based on local salary levels and published household pay; individual offers vary.
A day as a residential security guard
- Shift 1Gate & visitor log
- ·Perimeter patrol
- ·CCTV check
- Shift 2Night patrol
- ·Handover report
Why work in Geneva?
The local job market is growing at 2.7% annually, so demand for reliable household staff keeps rising as more dual-income families move to Geneva.
Geneva is often described as “The World's Diplomatic and Private Banking Capital”, and its households expect a professional standard of service.
Requirements
What families ask for
- Valid security licence where required
- Residential or corporate security experience
- First aid
- Clean background check
Working in Switzerland
- Right to work in Switzerland: Workers from outside the EU/EFTA face strict quotas, so most household staff hold existing permits or EU/EFTA citizenship.
- Checks: employers usually ask for an identity check, references, a residence and work permit check and, for childcare, a private criminal record extract (Strafregisterauszug).
- Minimum pay: wages must meet the minimum wage set in the standard employment contract for domestic workers.
- Contract: A written contract is strongly recommended and must respect the federal and cantonal standard employment contracts.
Live-in or live-out?
Most residential security guard roles in Geneva are live-out, paid by the hour and booked for regular days. Ask whether travel time between homes, evenings or weekends are paid at a higher rate.
How to get hired
- Register
Create your profile with your residential security guard experience, availability and references.
- Verification
Complete Switzerland right-to-work and background checks.
- Interview & trial
Meet the family and work a short, paid trial day.
- Contract & start
Agree pay, hours and leave in writing before you start.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a residential security guard earn in Geneva?
Residential Security Guard jobs in Geneva typically pay CHF 28–CHF 53 an hour (about CHF 4,850–CHF 9,150 a month full time). Experience, live-in arrangements, hours and extra duties move pay within this range.
Are there live-in residential security guard jobs in Geneva?
Both live-in and live-out positions are offered. Most residential security guard roles in Geneva are live-out, paid by the hour and booked for regular days.
What do I need to work as a residential security guard in Switzerland?
Employers ask for valid security licence where required, residential or corporate security experience and an identity check. You must also have the right to work in Switzerland.
What does a residential security guard do day to day?
A residential security guard protects a private residence through access control, patrols, CCTV monitoring and incident response. Typical duties include control access and verify visitors, patrol the property and perimeter, monitor CCTV and alarm systems.
How do I apply for residential security guard jobs in Geneva on AvailJob?
Register your profile with your experience, availability and references. When a family in Geneva hires for this role, you are matched and contacted.
What hours does a residential security guard work?
A typical schedule is 8–12 hour shifts on rotation. Hours, days off and overtime should be written into your contract.