Security guard services
Security Guard Services in Lithuania
High-end retail in Lithuania is concentrated in Vilnius Old Town, on Gediminas Avenue and Pilies Street, and in the large shopping centers. Business centers and corporate offices are located mainly in the Šnipiškės district of Vilnius along Konstitucijos Avenue, while Kaunas and Klaipėda are important regional centers.
Security Considerations in Lithuania
Client sites in Lithuania are often street-level stores in Vilnius Old Town and the city center, office building reception desks and stores in shopping centers. The security program applies the same Post Orders, the same supervision and the same reporting format at every site. The working language is Lithuanian, and English is often needed in the capital as well.
Tourist numbers peak in summer and during the Christmas season, when visitor flows in Vilnius Old Town and Palanga increase. Winter darkness and slippery surfaces affect outdoor work. The security plan must provide for relief officers, seasonal reinforcement and procedures coordinated with shopping center security.
- Vilnius Old Town
- Gediminas Avenue
- Pilies Street
- Didžioji Street
- Konstitucijos Avenue
- Šnipiškės
- Laisvės Alėja, Kaunas
- J. Basanavičiaus Street, Palanga
How Coverage Works in Lithuania
McCray designs the program, and officers follow McCray Post Orders.
Regulation of Personal and Property Protection in Lithuania
- Personal and property protection activities are regulated by the Law on the Protection of Persons and Property of the Republic of Lithuania No. IX-2327 (Lietuvos Respublikos asmens ir turto apsaugos įstatymas), and licenses are issued by an institution authorized by the Government. Source
- A security officer must complete training under the Security Officer Training Program and pass the security officer examination. Source
- While on duty, a security officer must carry a security officer certificate. Source
Cities in Lithuania
- Vilnius
- Kaunas
- Klaipėda
- Šiauliai
- Panevėžys
- Palanga
Coverage in other cities is arranged as needed.
Counties of Lithuania
- Alytus County
- Kaunas County
- Klaipėda County
- Marijampolė County
- Panevėžys County
- Šiauliai County
- Tauragė County
- Telšiai County
- Utena County
- Vilnius County
Frequently Asked Questions
What Languages Do the Officers Speak?
Officers work in Lithuanian. Sites that need English, such as stores in central Vilnius, hotels and the reception desks of international companies, are assigned officers who speak the language, and the requirement is written into the site’s Post Orders.
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Talk to Us About Coverage in Lithuania
Call (833) 832-6647 or request an assessment online.