Security Guard Services
Security Guard Services in Tampa, FL
McCray Global Protection provides licensed unarmed and armed security officers in Tampa, FL for luxury and specialty retail, corporate offices, commercial and residential buildings, and special events.
Our Tampa supervisors work in the market and visit posts in person. See our Florida page for statewide coverage and license details.
Retail Districts Covered in Tampa
We support retailers and properties across the Tampa Bay area, including:
- International Plaza and Bay Street
- Hyde Park Village
- WestShore Plaza
- Downtown St. Petersburg
- Water Street Tampa
- Tampa Premium Outlets
Security Considerations in Tampa
International Plaza is the Tampa Bay area’s main luxury shopping center. Stores there need officers who can protect high-value inventory and work closely with center security.
Tampa hosts major sporting events and conventions, and the area’s population keeps growing. Retailers and property managers need a partner that can add coverage for events and new locations.
Hurricane season requires storm preparation support, post-storm property checks and fire watch.
Security Services in Tampa
Armed and Unarmed Security Guards
Licensed unarmed officers for daily posts in Tampa, and armed posts staffed by retired law enforcement officers where the jurisdiction permits.
Retail Security and Loss Prevention
Officers for stores and shopping centers in Tampa, trained in organized retail crime recognition, de-escalation and incident documentation.
Luxury Retail Asset Protection
Client-facing officers for boutiques and flagships in Tampa 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 Tampa.
Fire Watch
Fire watch patrols and logs in Tampa while alarm or sprinkler systems are out of service, set to the local fire authority’s requirements.
Off-Duty Police Officers
Off-duty and retired law enforcement officers for high-value posts in Tampa, subject to the local agency’s rules on secondary employment.
Executive Protection Support
Protection support for executive, dignitary and VIP visits, meetings and events in Tampa.
Concierge and Lobby Security
Front desk coverage, visitor management and access control for office and residential buildings in Tampa.
Warehouse and Construction Security
Gate, dock and perimeter coverage for distribution centers, warehouses and construction sites in and around Tampa.
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 MGP Operations Desk answers 24/7/365. Incidents are documented on scene, time-stamped and GPS-verified.
Florida Licensing
Florida security agencies are licensed by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, Division of Licensing. Unarmed officers must hold a Class D security officer license, and armed officers must also hold a Class G statewide firearm license. McCray Global Protection holds Florida license B1300235.
Common Questions
Are armed officers available in Tampa?
Yes. Armed posts are staffed by retired law enforcement officers who hold the armed licensing Florida requires, and are assigned after a review of the site’s risk, lease and insurance requirements. For luxury boutiques, MGP generally recommends unarmed officers focused on deterrence and client service.
How is security guard coverage priced?
Rates depend on the officer classification, armed or unarmed status, hours, schedule and site requirements. MGP provides a written rate schedule after reviewing your needs. Holiday, overnight and short-notice coverage is billed at a premium rate.
Request a Security Assessment in Tampa
Call 833-832-6647 or request an assessment online. See the Florida page for statewide coverage, or view all service areas. Nearby markets: Orlando, Miami.