Security Guard Services in Bissau

See the Guinea-Bissau page for coverage across the country.

Retail and Business Districts in Bissau

The city’s main commercial and business areas include:

• Avenida Amílcar Cabral
• Bissau Velho
• Bandim Market
• Praça dos Heróis Nacionais
• Pidjiguiti Port
• Avenida Francisco Mendes

Security Considerations in Bissau

Commerce in Bissau relies mainly on street stores, warehouses and open markets, with heavy movement of goods and cash payments. For this reason, security programs give priority to access control during loading and unloading, overnight monitoring of stock and a visible presence during opening hours. The proximity of the port, the Bandim area and the center requires close coordination with the managers of each store or warehouse.

The rainy season, roughly from June to October, affects roads, lighting and travel, which requires planning shift relief with extra time and stepping up perimeter checks after storms. Portuguese is the official language, but Guinea-Bissau Creole is the everyday language, and French is useful with visitors from Senegal and Guinea. Officers who deal with the public should communicate naturally in these languages.

Offices of international organizations, diplomatic missions and hotels regularly receive delegations and missions, especially during periods of official meetings and during the Bissau Carnival in February. On these occasions, visitor reception, guest list management and support for transfers between Osvaldo Vieira International Airport and the center call for their own planning, set out in the Post Orders for each site.

How Coverage Works in Bissau

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, licensing and insurance for each site are confirmed before a proposal is issued. Licensing details are on the Guinea-Bissau page.

Services in Bissau

Common Questions

Can Officers Communicate in Creole and French as Well as Portuguese?

The language requirements for each post are defined during the assessment and recorded in the Post Orders. Officer selection takes into account Portuguese, Guinea-Bissau Creole and, when the site receives visitors from the region, French.

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.