Site surveillance
Our experts are at your disposal to define with you the protection strategy best suited to your needs.
SITE SURVEILLANCE
TECHNOLOGIE
- Patrol vehicles geolocated in real time.
- Digital reporting system with instant logging of incidents.
- Centralised platform for fast coordination and dispatch.
- Secure communication systems between officers and the control centre.
- Route optimisation based on field data.
DISSUASION
A regular and visible presence significantly reduces the risk of incidents. Identified vehicles and uniformed officers reinforce security, professionalism and the ability to react to any threat.
FULL TRACEABILITY
All patrols are tracked and logged via our Track Force platform (GPS geolocation). Every action is timestamped and accessible in real time, ensuring transparency, accountability and detailed reporting.
REAL-TIME RESPONSE
Every unit is in direct communication with our coordination centre. In case of alert, the nearest team is dispatched immediately, ensuring a fast, fluid and zero-delay response.
- Inspection and reporting
- Canine brigade
- Mobile patrol 24/7
- Ouverture/fermeture site
- Immediate interventions
Site surveillance is one of the most requested private-security services in Geneva and Valais. It involves deploying certified security officers on your site to deter, monitor, control access and intervene in case of an incident. Safe Guard Protection SA offers tailor-made setups for all types of sites: shops, offices, industrial sites, construction sites, healthcare facilities and event venues.
Who is concerned?
Any establishment exposed to a risk of intrusion, theft, assault or vandalism benefits from a surveillance setup. In practice, our main clients in Geneva and Valais are:
- Shops and boutiques (jewellers, premium retail, shopping centres)
- Corporate offices (especially law, finance and medical practices)
- Industrial and logistics sites (warehouses, production, storage)
- Construction sites (deterring theft of materials and tools)
- Healthcare facilities (private clinics, nursing homes, laboratories)
- Events (conferences, trade shows, cultural and sporting events)
How does a surveillance assignment work?
A typical assignment has 5 stages:
- Free preliminary audit: our expert surveys your site, identifies weak points and proposes a tailored setup
- Defining the brief: hours, number of officers, specialisations (filtering, rounds, intervention), associated technical equipment
- Briefing and rollout: our officers receive a detailed briefing on your site, your activity, your procedures and your contacts
- Daily execution: rounds, reception, mission reports, escalation to the right contacts in case of an incident
- Reporting and adjustments: weekly or monthly reports, follow-up meetings, continuous improvement of the setup
What sets SGP surveillance apart
Our setups stand out on several points:
- Certified officers with cantonal licences for Geneva and Valais, signatories of the French-speaking concordat
- Continuing training: first aid, conflict management, graduated intervention techniques, sector-specific training (retail, healthcare, industry)
- Dedicated supervision: each assignment has a team leader as your single point of contact
- Transparent reporting: timestamped reports, real-time logbook accessible via our client portal
- Flexibility: monthly contracts with no long-term commitment, headcount can be adjusted
- 5M CHF professional liability insurance included
Manned surveillance or remote monitoring?
The two approaches complement each other. Remote monitoring is excellent for non-business hours (night, weekend) at a controlled cost. Manned surveillance is essential whenever there is public to manage, flows to handle, or maximum visible deterrence is needed. Most of our clients opt for a mixed setup: officers during opening hours, remote monitoring at night and on weekends.
Frequently asked questions
What's the difference between manned surveillance and remote monitoring?
Manned surveillance relies on officers physically present on your site (rounds, reception, filtering). Remote monitoring relies on electronic systems (alarms, video) supervised 24/7 from a receiving centre. Both approaches complement each other for optimal security in Geneva and Valais.
What is SGP's coverage area for site surveillance?
Safe Guard Protection SA covers the entire canton of Geneva (city, Carouge, Vernier, Meyrin, Lancy) and Valais. Our average response time is under 30 minutes in urban areas.
How often should rounds be carried out?
The frequency of rounds depends on the risk level, site size and operating hours. Our experts generally recommend 2 to 6 rounds per night, at random times to avoid predictability.
Are SGP officers certified?
Yes — all our officers hold the Geneva or Valais cantonal licence and follow continuing training (first aid, conflict management, defensive techniques). SGP is a signatory of the French-speaking concordat on security companies.
What does 24/7 surveillance cost?
The rate depends on the number of officers, the duration and the complexity of the site. Allow 35–55 CHF/hour for a patrol officer. Request a free personalised quote.
What happens if an intrusion is detected?
Our officers respond immediately, secure the perimeter, call the cantonal police if needed, and notify you within 5 minutes after the incident with a full report.
Ready to secure your site?
Request a free audit from an SGP expert. We intervene within 48h in Geneva, Carouge, and throughout French-speaking Switzerland.
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