Security Guard Services in Virginia Beach, VA

See the Virginia page for coverage across Virginia.

Retail Districts Covered in Virginia Beach

McCray provides coverage for retail properties and business areas across Virginia Beach, including:

• Town Center of Virginia Beach
• Lynnhaven Mall
• Hilltop Shopping Area
• Red Mill Commons
• Atlantic Avenue at the Oceanfront
• Shore Drive Corridor

Security Considerations in Virginia Beach

Virginia Beach retail is spread across several separate centers rather than one downtown. Lynnhaven Mall and Hilltop draw steady traffic along Lynnhaven Parkway and Laskin Road, while Town Center combines street-level shops, restaurants and late-night venues with offices above. Posts at open-air centers need officers comfortable working outdoors, managing parking structures and covering entrances that open directly onto public sidewalks.

The Oceanfront changes character with the season. From Memorial Day through Labor Day, Atlantic Avenue hotels, shops and boardwalk businesses see heavy foot traffic, and large summer events and concerts bring crowds onto the beach and nearby streets. Many visitors are military families and guests from out of state, so officers are briefed on hospitality-style service as much as on access control.

Coastal weather is a regular planning factor. Hurricane season runs June through November, and nor’easters can bring flooding to low-lying streets near the Oceanfront and Shore Drive. Fire watch and property coverage during storm preparation and recovery are often scheduled on short notice, and travel between Town Center, the Oceanfront and the southern parts of the city can take longer than the map suggests.

Security Services in Virginia Beach

Screening, Training and Supervision

Officers complete a five-stage screening process and tier-based training before assignment, including de-escalation and, for retail posts, organized retail crime recognition. Supervisors make unannounced site visits, and the McCray Operations Desk answers 24/7/365. Incidents are documented on scene, and clients receive reports in the same format at every location.

Virginia Licensing

Virginia security companies and officers are regulated by the Department of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS). McCray Global Protection holds Virginia license 11-19526, and every officer assigned in Virginia meets the state’s registration and training requirements before taking post.

Common Questions

Can officers cover a hotel or retail property at the Oceanfront only during the summer season?

Yes. Seasonal schedules are common at the Oceanfront, and coverage can be set for the busy months and reduced or ended afterward. Post Orders are written for the property’s summer hours, entrances and guest areas before officers begin.

How is security guard coverage priced?

Rates depend on the officer classification, hours, schedule and site requirements. McCray provides a written rate schedule after reviewing the needs of each site. Holiday, overnight and short-notice coverage is billed at a premium rate.