Private Security Guards in Mexico City

See the Mexico page for coverage across the country.

Retail and Business Districts in Mexico City

The capital’s main retail and corporate areas include:

• Avenida Presidente Masaryk
• Antara Fashion Hall
• El Palacio de Hierro Polanco
• Paseo de la Reforma
• Santa Fe
• Artz Pedregal

Security Considerations in Mexico City

Boutiques on Masaryk and concessions inside department stores operate with heavy traffic from domestic and international customers, private appointments and deliveries of high-value merchandise. Officers must combine customer service with discreet control of the sales floor, coordinate with shopping center or building security, and follow clear procedures for receiving merchandise and closing the store.

At corporate offices on Reforma and in Santa Fe, reception security focuses on visitor registration, access control for floors and parking garages, and coordination with building management. The city takes part in the national earthquake drills, and security programs should build the building’s civil protection plans, assembly points and evacuation routes into the Post Orders.

Travel within the city can take longer than expected because of traffic and the afternoon rains from June to September, which affects shift reliefs and executive visits. The Mexico City Grand Prix, concerts at Estadio GNP Seguros and demonstrations on Reforma cause road closures that should be considered when planning coverage.

How Coverage Works in Mexico City

McCray designs the program, writes the Post Orders, sets the standard for presentation and service, supervises performance and reports to the client.

The scope of service, authorizations and insurance for each location are confirmed before a proposal is issued. Details on authorizations are on the Mexico page.

Services in Mexico City

Common Questions

Do Officers Coordinate With Shopping Center or Corporate Building Security?

Yes. The Post Orders for each site define the communication channels with building security, the reporting procedures and the responsibilities of each party. This coordination is standard for stores inside shopping centers such as Antara Fashion Hall or Artz Pedregal and for offices in corporate towers.

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.