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    Opportunities at Protectas

    Take a step toward a new career

    At Protectas, your growth matters. Your ideas count. And your ambition can take you anywhere. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to grow, at Protectas you’ll find real opportunities to build a meaningful career with impact and purpose. 

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    Roles that match your talent

    Discover your career at Protectas

    At Protectas, we understand that everyone’s career path is different and we offer a range of opportunities for career growth – whether you’re just starting out your career as a security officer or stepping into a leadership role. Discover a path that fits your goals and unlock your potential in a collaborative, flexible environment.

    Security officers

    You are the first line of safety in everyday environments. Through presence, judgement and professionalism, you help protect people and create safer places to live and work.

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    Corporate and specialist roles

    You enable the business behind the frontline. From HR and Finance to Legal, IT and Communications, your expertise helps our people succeed, our operations run smoothly and our standards stay high.

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    Leaders and supervisors

    You lead teams where trust, safety and performance go hand in hand. Close to the operation and close to your people, you set direction, support development and make sure quality shows up every day.

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    Sales and support teams

    You help customers make the right security decisions. By understanding their needs and guiding them to the right solutions, you build trust that lasts.

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    Innovators and tech talent

    You design and build the technology that keeps society moving safely. From digital platforms to data and AI, your work turns complex challenges into practical security solutions. 

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    A career that grows with you

    Career opportunities at Protectas

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    Grow your career

    Grow at your own speed. Here, you can develop your career through diverse experiences, internal mobility and access to training that helps you take the next step - wherever you start.

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    Learn and develop your skills

    No matter your role, we provide training programs and learning opportunities to help strengthen your skills, build confidence, and support our industry-leading standards in safety and security.

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    Work that fits your life

    We understand the importance of work-life balance. Here, you can work in a variety of different roles with wide-ranging schedules. Choose something that fits both your expertise and your life.

    One company, many stories

    Highliting those who live our purpose

    “I started at Protectas in airport security operations, gaining valuable experience in the field. Today, as a Duty Officer, I coordinate teams and contribute to training security officers, helping them develop their skills while ensuring high security standards.”

    Hanane Jabrane Duty Officer – Geneva Airport

    “I joined Protectas at 22 as a security officer. Over the years, I gradually took on more responsibility. Today, I lead the development of mobile security services in German-speaking Switzerland, working with my team to improve processes and service quality.”

    Yannik Schuler Branch Manager Mobile – Zurich

    “I joined Protectas to help structure and develop procurement and logistics across Switzerland. Working closely with teams from different departments and regions, I am building a supply chain strategy that supports our operations and contributes to the company’s development.”

    Andréa Khatau Head of Procurement – Lausanne

    “I started at Protectas as an auxiliary security officer in Ticino. Today, as an Operational Service Expert, I manage the tools that help our security officers work efficiently and support colleagues in their daily operations.”

    Stefano Maino Operational Service Expert – Ticino

    “At Protectas, I had a manager who believed in my potential and encouraged me to aim higher. Today, as Site Manager of a data center, I lead teams, train colleagues and improve security procedures, always keeping people at the heart of my work.”

    Arianna Vidoni Site Manager – Zurich

    “I started at Protectas as an auxiliary security officer and later became a Sector Manager. Today, as Deputy Manager in operational planning, I help coordinate staffing and assignments, ensuring our teams have the resources needed to meet our clients’ expectations.”

    Eduardo Barradas Ratado Staff Planner Deputy Manager – Geneva

    Learning and development

    We invest in your growth

    At Protectas, we provide different types of training – from apprenticeships to digital learning. Whether you are new to the job or taking the next step in your career, we ensure you are well-equipped to succeed by investing in your growth from day one. We also encourage growing within the company. Many of our managers and senior executives in Securitas [Market] started as security guards and have had the opportunity to try various positions within the company during their time with us.

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    Roles that match your talent

    Discover your career at Protectas

    At Protectas, we understand that everyone’s career path is different and we offer a range of opportunities for career growth – whether you’re just starting out your career as a security officer or stepping into a leadership role. Discover a path that fits your goals and unlock your potential in a collaborative, flexible environment.

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    Protectas People Promise

    Our commitment to you

    The People Promise is built on three pillars – opportunity, purpose, and people – and is a commitment to every colleague to feel valued, supported, and proud of the difference we make together. It creates an environment where you can grow, thrive, and build a meaningful career. Embedded in everything we do, it empowers our team to make a real impact every single day.

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    Careers with a purpose

    A job where you make a difference

    Our people are united in our purpose to help make your world a safer place. By joining Protectas, you help build a future you can be proud of - no matter your role. 

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