Managed security services in Trinidad and Tobago

Security considerations in Trinidad and Tobago

Client sites are typically mall stores and flagship retail in the Port of Spain area, Chaguanas and San Fernando, office and bank receptions downtown and in Woodbrook and Westmoorings, and industrial and energy sector sites in central and south Trinidad. A managed program applies the same Post Orders, supervision and reporting format across all of them, with officers provided by vetted local security companies. English is the working language.

Carnival in February or March brings large crowds and extended trading hours in Port of Spain, and the Christmas season is the busiest period for retail. Traffic on the main corridors affects shift changes and supervisor visits, so supervisors should be assigned by area and Tobago sites staffed and supervised separately. Coverage plans should include relief officers, event staffing, cash handling and opening and closing procedures, and coordination with mall management.

• The Falls at West Mall
• Long Circular Mall
• Ellerslie Plaza
• International Waterfront Centre
• Ariapita Avenue
• Trincity Mall
• Price Plaza
• Gulf City Mall

How MGP delivers coverage in Trinidad and Tobago

Coverage in Trinidad and Tobago runs on the MGP Global Partner Program: MGP designs and manages the program, and officers are supplied by vetted local security partners and held to MGP Post Orders.

Private security regulation in Trinidad and Tobago

• Anyone who wants to operate a private security firm in Trinidad and Tobago must first be licensed by the Trinidad and Tobago Police Service, and the Commissioner of Police approves or refuses each licence. Source
• Applications include a Police Certificate of Character and a list of intended security staff, and the Police Service carries out background checks on the applicant and proposed employees. Source
• The Private Security Industry Bill, which would establish a Private Security Service Authority, has been before Parliament. Source

Cities in Trinidad and Tobago

• Port of Spain
• San Fernando
• Chaguanas
• Arima
• Couva
• Point Fortin
• Scarborough

Coverage in other cities and towns is arranged on request.

Frequently asked questions

Does MGP hold its own security licence in Trinidad and Tobago?

No. MGP does not hold its own security licence in Trinidad and Tobago. Officers are employed by vetted security companies licensed in Trinidad and Tobago, and MGP manages the program, its standards and its reporting.

What languages do officers speak?

Officers work in English, the official and business language of Trinidad and Tobago. Where Spanish is needed, for example for customers or staff from Venezuela, officers with that language are assigned and the requirement is written into the Post Orders.

See the Caribbean overview for other countries and territories.