Security CV: Example and Template
How to structure your CV as a security officer in Switzerland - with permits, types of deployment and measurable results.
Currently 297 open Security Officer positions in Switzerland, across 12 cantons, 156 of them from the last 7 days. Securiton AG advertises the most.
CV example — two-page template
This template is editable straight away — or upload your existing CV and it is carried into this layout automatically.
What training and permits belong on a security CV?
State your basic training, Federal Diploma of Higher Education, first-aid and fire safety certificates, as well as all cantonal permits with the year - staffing coordinators check these points first.
In Switzerland, entry into the profession usually takes place via the standard basic training for security officers, complemented by employer-provided deployment training. Those who want to advance take the professional examination to become a certified security specialist with a Federal Diploma of Higher Education; for management positions, further training such as Head of Security Operations, Security Officer, or a CAS in Safety and Security follows. Always write out the qualification in full and add the year it was obtained afterwards, so its currency is clear.
You should always mention formal requirements: a clean criminal record extract, residence or work permit, Category B driving licence and - depending on the canton or the inter-cantonal agreement on private security services - the permit as a security employee. Equally relevant are BLS-AED-SRC (refresher no older than two years), VKF Fire Safety Specialist, knowledge of intrusion detection systems according to EN 50131, or certification for an alarm receiving centre according to SN EN 50518. Those working in an airport environment should mention FOCA-relevant training as an aviation security assistant.
If you don't yet have the Federal Diploma, show your learning path: ongoing professional examination with expected completion year, modules completed, or an internal instructor role. Be concrete rather than general, i.e. "Basic training, 120 lessons, module on Law and Intervention with grade 5.3" instead of "solid training in the security field."
How do I describe professional experience in security services convincingly?
Organise each position by type of deployment, site size and figures: alarms, patrols, visitor frequency, team size and intervention times.
Security work is not all the same. Make clear which segment you worked in: intervention and patrol service, permanent plant protection, reception and front desk duty, event security, personal protection, traffic control, or control room. Add the context in one line - number of sites, client's industry, shift model, and whether you were armed, carried pepper spray, or worked with a service dog.
This is followed by three to four bullet points with figures. Good metrics are alarms handled per year, contractual intervention time compliance in percent, number of patrols per month, visitors and vehicles checked, reduction of false alarms, number of employees led, contract volume managed in CHF, or deployments without personal injury. Also mention incidents you handled: medical emergencies, minor fires, trespassing, provisional arrests - each with a result.
Don't forget the soft but verifiable skills: de-escalation, communication with police and emergency services, a smart appearance in uniform, report quality and discretion. Support these with an example rather than adjectives, such as "resolved 92 percent of incidents during night duty without physical intervention." Explain gaps in your career briefly and factually, since in the security industry your past is checked anyway.
How long should the CV be and is a photo needed?
Two pages, a professional portrait photo, and a complete section on permits and shift availability are standard in Switzerland.
Stick to a maximum of two pages, even with ten years of experience. Summarise older positions, and describe the last two roles in detail. At the top goes your name, job title with qualification, place of residence, citizenship or permit, phone number and email; below that a profile of three sentences. For security firms with several locations, mentioning your mobility and your own vehicle helps.
A photo is customary in Switzerland and particularly expected in the security industry, because a well-groomed appearance is part of the service. Use a current, neutral portrait photo in a shirt or uniform without a former employer's company logo. Omit information on religion and marital status; you may state your year of birth and nationality, since both are relevant for permits.
Finally, add a short section on availability: readiness for night, weekend and public holiday duty, on-call service, starting date and salary expectations if requested (market range depending on function and CLA, around CHF 78'000 to CHF 85'000 for experienced professionals with a Federal Diploma and a leadership role). Save the file as a PDF using the naming pattern "CV_Kunz_Damian.pdf" and enclose diplomas, permits and the criminal record extract as a separate attachment.
Where Security Officer are hired in Switzerland
How the 297 open positions are spread across the cantons.
Figures as a table
| Canton | postings |
|---|---|
| Zürich | 26 |
| Bern | 8 |
| Waadt | 7 |
| Aargau | 7 |
| Genf | 7 |
| Luzern | 6 |
| Basel-Stadt | 5 |
| Freiburg | 4 |
Which languages the postings require
Of 244 postings that state a language — in brackets, those requiring professional level.
Figures as a table
| Language | postings |
|---|---|
| German | 201 (188) |
| English | 80 (74) |
| French | 13 (6) |
| Italian | 5 (5) |
Who hires Security Officer in Switzerland
Employers with the most open positions. Staffing agencies are excluded.
Figures as a table
| Employer | postings |
|---|---|
| Securiton AG | 4 |
| RUAG | 4 |
| onrunning | 4 |
| Liebherr Group | 4 |
| Eraneos | 3 |
| KastGroup AG | 3 |
Full-time or part-time?
How the positions are advertised.
Figures as a table
| Workload | postings |
|---|---|
| Vollzeit / plein temps | 271 |
| Teilzeit / partiel | 3 |
| Temporär | 3 |
The CV in full
To read through and reuse.
Damian Kunz
Security Specialist with Federal Diploma of Higher Education, Team Leader Intervention Service
Security specialist with Federal Diploma of Higher Education and 11 years of experience in intervention, patrol and reception duty as well as event security. Leads a team of 14 employees in 24/7 shift operations and is responsible for 180 sites in the Zurich-Winterthur area. Strong in de-escalation, alarm handling according to the intervention protocol, and in collaboration with police, fire brigade and emergency call centres.
What sets me apart
Alarm handling with evidentiary quality: Handles around 1'400 alarms per year from intrusion detection systems according to EN 50131 and documents every deployment in court-admissible form in the reporting system - complaint rate below 1 percent.
Legally sound in borderline situations: Confident application of self-defence and necessity (Swiss Criminal Code, Art. 15-18), provisional arrest (Swiss Criminal Procedure Code, Art. 218) as well as right of domicile and exclusion orders; 100 percent of reports were accepted by the public prosecutor's office without follow-up queries.
Tech-savvy in the control room: Operates Winmag plus, Siemens Desigo CC and Kaba exos productively; supported 3 site handovers from analogue to IP video technology with camera deployment compliant with the revised Data Protection Act (revDSG).
De-escalation instead of escalation: Trained in conflict management and holding/restraint techniques; resolved 92 percent of incidents in nightclub and hospital deployments without physical intervention.
Key achievements
Intervention time reduced by 24 percent. New route planning and a key deposit concept for 180 sites reduced the average intervention time from 21 to 16 minutes - the contract with the largest client (CHF 340'000 annual volume) was extended.
False alarms halved. Training 60 client employees on operating the intrusion detection system reduced false alarms in the coverage area from 480 to 210 per year and saved the client around CHF 38'000 in intervention costs.
Led an evacuation exercise for 1'200 people. Planned and carried out a full evacuation of an office complex with 1'200 occupants in 6 minutes 40 seconds; a punch list of 18 items was fully resolved within 3 months.
Experience
Team Leader, Intervention and Patrol Service — Argus Protect AG, Zurich, 03/2020 - present
Regional site with 14 employees, 24/7 operation, 180 sites (industry, hospital, administration), connected to an emergency call and service control centre in accordance with SN EN 50518.
- Leads 14 security employees in a 3-shift model, scheduling in accordance with the CLA for the security services industry and the Swiss Labour Act (ArG) - reduced overtime balance from 1'900 to 420 hours
- Handles around 1'400 alarms and 6'500 patrol rounds per year; contractual intervention time compliance at 98.4 percent
- Onboarded 22 new employees into basic training according to industry standard; reduced staff turnover from 31 to 14 percent
- Created 12 new security deployment plans and site files, including alarm organisation, key management and emergency numbers
Security Officer, Plant Protection and Reception Service — SecuraNova AG, deployed at a pharmaceutical client in Kloten, 05/2016 - 02/2020
Permanent plant protection at a site with 2'400 employees, reception desk, access control, fire safety patrols and escorting of external companies.
- Checked up to 350 visitors and 90 deliveries daily via Kaba exos, cutting waiting time at reception by 40 percent
- Carried out 120 fire safety and security patrols per month; 96 percent of the 340 reported deficiencies were resolved within deadline
- First on scene for 3 medical emergencies (BLS-AED) and 2 minor fires - no personal injury, damage under CHF 5'000
- Updated intervention maps for 14 buildings with the Kloten fire brigade, reducing responder access time by 3 minutes
Event Security and Crowd Control Officer — Rheinstadt Event Service GmbH, Winterthur, 08/2013 - 04/2016
Deployments at concerts, sporting events and trade fairs with 500 to 18'000 attendees, accreditation, bag checks, stage barrier and entry management.
- Over 190 deployments with a total of around 400'000 attendees without a reportable personal injury in own sector
- Responsible for admitting up to 4'000 people per hour at 6 checkpoints, keeping queue back-up under 10 minutes
- Promoted to shift leader for 8 employees, raising report quality to 100 percent complete incident reports through a checklist
Education
Federal Diploma of Higher Education, Security Specialist (professional examination) — Examination Body of the Security Industry, Zurich · 2021
Basic Training for Security Officers, Industry standard for private security services (120 lessons) — Security Industry Training School, Olten · 2014
EFZ, Logistics Assistant, specialising in Distribution — Vocational School Winterthur · 2012
VKF Fire Safety Specialist Level 1 (2022) · BLS-AED-SRC Complete, refresher 2024 · Permit to carry pepper spray and handcuffs, Canton of Zurich · Category B driving licence, driving safety training for intervention vehicles
Common questions
- What language should I write my CV in as a Security Officer?
- 75% of adverts are in German, 23% in English. In this occupation two versions earn their keep.
- Where in Switzerland are Security Officer most in demand?
- Spread out, Zurich first at 9%, then Bern and Vaud. Across a language border, apply with the matching version.
- What language level do Security Officer adverts ask for?
- German in 82% of adverts that state a requirement, 94% of them at professional level. "Good knowledge" will not do — give A2 to C2.
- Are Security Officer roles offered full or part time?
- 99% full time, only 1% part time. If you need part time, say so early rather than leaving it open.
- Who hires Security Officer in Switzerland?
- Currently Securiton AG, RUAG, onrunning, among others. Their adverts are the best word list for your own CV.