Security Guard Services
Security Guard Services in Tacoma, WA
Tacoma’s retail base runs from Tacoma Mall and the South 38th Street corridor to the waterfront shops and residences at Point Ruston and the neighborhood business districts of Proctor, Sixth Avenue and the Stadium District. Downtown Tacoma holds offices, the University of Washington Tacoma campus and the museums along Pacific Avenue, while the Port of Tacoma Tideflats support a large logistics and industrial sector.
See the Washington page for coverage across Washington.
Retail Districts Covered in Tacoma
Coverage includes these Tacoma retail and business districts:
- Tacoma Mall
- Point Ruston
- Downtown Tacoma and Pacific Avenue
- Proctor District
- Stadium District
- Sixth Avenue
Security Considerations in Tacoma
Tacoma combines a regional shopping mall, waterfront mixed-use development and small neighborhood storefronts within a short drive of each other. Retail posts at Tacoma Mall involve large parking fields and multiple entrances, while Proctor and Sixth Avenue shops are street-facing with limited staff. Officers need Post Orders written for each setting, including how to document incidents for property managers and when to involve local authorities.
The Tideflats and the Interstate 5 and State Route 509 corridors carry heavy truck traffic tied to the Port of Tacoma, and many warehouses and distribution centers in the area run around the clock. Gate and dock posts depend on accurate driver verification, trailer logs and coordination with shift changes. Congestion on Interstate 5 between Tacoma and Seattle also affects officer travel and relief timing.
Events at the Tacoma Dome, waterfront festivals and the Washington State Fair in nearby Puyallup bring large crowds in specific seasons, while long rainy stretches from fall through spring affect outdoor posts, visibility and lighting checks. Tacoma has sizable Spanish, Korean, Vietnamese and Russian speaking communities, so multilingual officers can be useful at retail and residential sites.
Security Services in Tacoma
Armed and Unarmed Security Guards
Licensed security officers for daily posts in Tacoma, assigned to Post Orders written around each site’s layout, hours and risk.
Retail Security and Loss Prevention
Officers for stores and shopping centers in Tacoma, trained in organized retail crime recognition, de-escalation and incident documentation.
Luxury Retail Asset Protection
Client-facing officers for boutiques and flagships in Tacoma who protect staff and inventory without interrupting clienteling.
Event Security
Access control, guest list management and crowd coverage for product launches, private events and venues in Tacoma.
Fire Watch
Fire watch patrols and logs in Tacoma while alarm or sprinkler systems are out of service, set to the local fire authority’s requirements.
Executive Protection Support
Protection support for executive, dignitary and VIP visits, meetings and events in Tacoma.
Concierge and Lobby Security
Front desk coverage, visitor management and access control for office and residential buildings in Tacoma.
Warehouse and Construction Security
Gate, dock and perimeter coverage for distribution centers, warehouses and construction sites in and around Tacoma.
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.
Washington Licensing
Washington security guards and agencies are licensed by the Washington State Department of Licensing, and armed officers must hold an armed security guard license. McCray Global Protection holds Washington license 22007615.
Common Questions
Can a Tacoma storefront and a Tideflats warehouse be covered under one agreement?
Retail, office and warehouse sites can be covered under a single service agreement, with separate Post Orders written for each location. Each site has its own schedule and officer classification, and reporting follows the same format across all of them.
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.
Request a Security Assessment in Tacoma
Call 833-832-6647 or request an assessment online. See the Washington page or view all service areas.