Villa in Marbella, family of 4, seasonal residence with guests; Format: full-time, live-in (private room with bathroom); 5/2 schedule, paid vacation, annual flights home
When a Family Needs a Private House Security Guard
A private house security guard protects the residence, the grounds and everyone who lives there: perimeter control, CCTV and alarm monitoring, access for visitors, staff and vehicles, patrols and quick response to any incident. Families most often come to us when they own a country house or estate with a large plot, a villa that stands empty for part of the year, valuable art and collections, or when the family has children and many staff and contractors coming and going. A family needs more than a person at the gate. They need a guard with professional training and experience in residential security who knows technical security systems, communicates politely with the family, guests and staff and keeps complete discretion. These are the security guards we select for private homes around the world.
A large plot with several entrances needs regular patrols, perimeter control and constant monitoring of cameras and alarm systems.
While the family is away, the guard protects the villa, checks the engineering systems and supervises any contractors on site.
Collections, jewellery and archives require strict access control, careful handling of keys and codes and coordination with security companies.
With children at home and many people coming and going, the guard manages access and makes sure only trusted people enter the residence.
What security guards do we present to families
Before concluding a contract and discussing your request in detail, we can send you several security guard profiles as examples; however, their current availability and relevance to a specific vacancy will need to be clarified separately.
A security guard for your home: protection of the residence, grounds and family
We select security guards with experience in private residential security: perimeter control, CCTV and alarm monitoring, access control and incident response. For families with residences in several countries or planning a relocation we take into account licences, visas, languages and the candidate's readiness for live-in and shift work.
What a private house security guard does
Duties are always tailored to each property, yet most often include the following areas.
- Continuous monitoring of the territory and prevention of unauthorised access
- Regular patrols of the grounds, outbuildings and parking areas
- Checking doors, windows, gates and lighting at the start and end of each shift
- Protection of the residence while the owners are away
- Incident response and maintenance of constant readiness
- First aid and action plans for fire, flooding and other emergencies
- Coordination with family members, staff and emergency services
- Ensuring confidentiality and discretion at all times
- 24/7 monitoring of CCTV, alarm and fire systems
- Verification of visitors and management of access protocols
- Control of vehicle entry, deliveries and contractors
- Management of keys, access cards and alarm codes
- Keeping a log of visits, incidents and shifts
- Checking that technical security equipment is working
- Coordination with the security company and local authorities
- Immediate response to alarms and potential threats
Additional duties such as family escort or multi-site protection are discussed individually and outlined in the contract.
Why choose Royal Keeper when hiring a private residence guard
We connect discerning families with experienced private residence guards, offering access to specialists who ensure safety with precision and discretion
Royal Keeper maintains an extensive private database built over years of international work. Many experienced private residence guards do not publish their profiles publicly. This gives clients direct access to professionals unavailable through standard channels.
Our established international network enables presentation of qualified security guards within days, maintaining uninterrupted protection for the residence and family.
If a guard departs, we manage the change discreetly and efficiently, sourcing a replacement who upholds established security protocols and family routines.
Our established international network allows placement of qualified security specialists across borders, ensuring families receive discreet and experienced professionals wherever the residence is located.
Every guard undergoes multi-stage screening including background verification, reference checks and assessment of conduct in private households, reducing exposure to unsuitable personnel.
The right security presence brings quiet confidence to a home without ever drawing attention to itself.
Seeking protection for your private residence?
Submit a request and a Royal Keeper recruiter will contact you to review your requirements and introduce suitable candidates.
How we recruit staff
We discuss the family's lifestyle, schedule, level of responsibility, and service expectations — not just a list of duties.
We record all key collaboration terms in an individual contract. After signing, the team launches the project.
We run an extensive search, interview candidates, and verify their experience, references, and work history.
You receive a shortlist with detailed profiles and recruiter notes; interviews are arranged with selected candidates.
We help agree on terms, support onboarding, and remain available for any questions after the candidate starts.
Safety and privacy
standards
standards
We work with private households where what matters
is not just skills, but the professional's ethics too.
Verified experience in private households and checked references.
Competency-based interviews: reactions to non-standard situations, respect for house rules and the family's personal boundaries.
Confidentiality: ban on publishing family photos and information, NDA on request.
VIP environment understanding: many candidates have already worked in public and international families.
About Us
Royal Keeper is an international agency for the selection of premium household staff and nannies for families around the world, founded in 2000. For over 25 years we have combined luxury service standards with a very attentive approach to each family.
Our recruitment team speaks several languages and works with clients across Europe, the UK, the USA, the Middle East and Asia, so we understand the cultural nuances and requirements of different countries.
We build long-term relationships: most families come back to us or refer their friends, and candidates bring their colleagues and acquaintances.
Service pricing and cooperation terms
Ranges from 12% to 22% of the specialist’s annual salary and depends on the country of recruitment, the level of the position, the urgency of the search, and the selected contract format. The replacement guarantee period ranges from 6 to 12 months, and the number of replacements depends on the selected contract.
Payment is made in two stages: an initial deposit is required to confirm the order and start work on the request, and the remaining balance is paid after the candidate has been approved.
Special conditions are available for returning clients, repeat requests, and orders involving the selection of several specialists for one family.
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