Security Services
Temporary Security Guards
Short-term officer coverage for a single event, a peak season or a project, run on written Post Orders from the first shift.
Many security needs are real but temporary: a vacancy that has to be covered tonight, a holiday season, an inventory count, a remodel, a relocation or the days after a break-in. McCray provides temporary security guards for these situations with the same screening, Post Orders and supervision as long-term programs.
Every temporary assignment starts with Post Orders written for the location, so officers know the duties, the escalation contacts and the reporting format before the first shift.
When Temporary Coverage Makes Sense
- Covering a vacancy or absence on an existing post
- Seasonal peaks such as holiday shopping periods
- Inventory counts, audits and stock transfers
- Remodels, relocations and store openings
- The days after a break-in, while doors, windows or alarms are repaired
- Product launches, private appointments and special events
- Short-term concerns, such as a threat against a location or a sensitive employee separation
How a Temporary Assignment Is Set Up
Scope and Post Orders
The request defines the location, hours, duties and attire. Post Orders record access points, escalation contacts and what officers must and must not do.
Officer Selection
Each post is matched to an officer classification, Tier I to Tier IV, based on the site, the risk and the client standard.
Supervision and Reporting
Posts are inspected in the field, and incident and shift reports follow the same format as long-term programs.
Operations Desk
The Operations Desk answers 24/7/365 in English or Spanish for schedule changes, call-outs and escalations.
Armed or Unarmed Coverage
Most temporary posts call for unarmed officers. Armed coverage is considered only where a risk assessment supports it and local law allows it.
From Temporary to Ongoing
Some temporary assignments become permanent programs. When that happens, the Post Orders, reports and officer assignments carry over, so the site does not start again from zero.
Common Questions
How Long Can a Temporary Assignment Last?
Assignment length is set during scoping. It can cover a single event, a few weeks or a full season, depending on the need and the market.
How Quickly Can Officers Start?
Start times depend on the market, the requirements of the post and officer availability. Urgent requests go through the Operations Desk, which answers 24/7/365.
Do Temporary Officers Meet the Same Standards as Long-Term Officers?
Yes. Every officer completes the same five-stage screening process before assignment, and temporary posts use the same Post Orders and reporting format.
Can Temporary Coverage Become a Permanent Program?
Yes. Post Orders, reports and officer assignments can carry over into an ongoing program.
Related Services
- Emergency Security Services
- Unarmed Security Guards
- Armed Security Guards
- Retail Security Services
- Mobile Patrol Security
Request Temporary Security Coverage
Share location details and coverage needs. A member of the McCray team will review each request and follow up to discuss a written proposal. Or call (833) 832-6647.