Our alarm receiving centre, based in Carouge, operates 24/7, 365 days a year. It receives signals from your detectors (intrusion, fire, panic, technical) in real time, performs alarm verification and coordinates the on-site response. Compliant with the French-speaking concordat requirements, it has full technical redundancy.
Our centre by the numbers
- Alarm reception time: under 3 seconds
- Operators on duty: 2 minimum, 24/7
- Mobile officer response time: 20–30 min in urban areas
- Uptime: 99.97% annual
- Energy redundancy: UPS + generator + secondary site back-up
Services included
A subscription to the centre includes:
- 24/7 alarm reception and handling
- Video or audio alarm verification
- Calling the people listed in your procedure
- Police notification if intrusion is confirmed
- Client portal access (history, reports, logs)
- Mobile app (remote arming/disarming)
- Monthly activity report
Hardware compatibility
Our centre is compatible with all major brands: Paradox, DSC, Honeywell, Bosch, Hikvision, Axis, Dahua, etc. We can connect your existing system or supply a new one.
Communication: dedicated PSTN line, IP (ethernet), GSM/4G (back-up), SIA DC-09 (standard protocol).
Frequently asked questions
How can I get a quote from SGP?
Contact us on +41 22 301 05 11 or via our form. Our experts run a free on-site audit and send you a detailed quote within 48 working hours.
What areas does SGP cover?
Our teams cover the canton of Geneva (city, Carouge, Vernier, Meyrin, Lancy, etc.), Valais and the whole of French-speaking Switzerland. Average response time: under 30 minutes in urban areas.
Is SGP certified?
Safe Guard Protection SA holds the required cantonal licences (Geneva and Valais), is a signatory of the French-speaking concordat on security companies and carries 5M CHF professional liability insurance.
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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