Service Areas
Security Services in South America
Managed security programs for retail, corporate and event clients across South America. Country pages are published in each country’s business language.
Coverage runs on the McCray Global Partner Program. See all Service Areas.
Overview
São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, Buenos Aires, Santiago, Bogotá and Lima are the main markets for luxury retail, corporate offices and large events. Each country regulates private security through its own national authority, and programs are delivered with licensed local partners under McCray standards for screening, post orders and reporting.
Typical programs
- Luxury retail and shopping center coverage
- Corporate campus and office security
- Event and venue security
- Executive protection support and secure transportation coordination
Countries and territories
South America
- ColombiaCartagenaMedellínPereiraBarranquillaBogotáBucaramangaCali
- EcuadorQuito
- PerúArequipaCuscoLima
- BoliviaLa Paz and Santa Cruz
- ChileConcepciónSantiagoValparaíso
- ArgentinaBarilocheBuenos AiresCórdobaMar del PlataMendozaRosario
- UruguayPunta del EsteMontevideo
- ParaguayAsunción
- Brazil BrasilBrasíliaCuritibaRio de JaneiroSão PauloBelémBelo HorizonteCampinasFlorianópolisFortalezaGoiâniaSalvadorManausPorto AlegreRecife
- GuyanaGeorgetown
- SurinameParamaribo
How licensing works across the region
Each South American country regulates private security at the national level, usually through a security superintendency, the national police or a federal ministry. In Brazil, private security is overseen by the Federal Police. Most countries license the security company and register or certify each officer separately, and armed work carries additional permits and training requirements.
McCray works only with partners that hold the required company licenses and officer credentials for each post. Each country page covers the local rules in Spanish or Portuguese.
Consistent programs across several countries
Clients with stores or offices in more than one country receive the same Post Orders format, supervision standards, incident reporting and performance measures in every market. McCray sets screening and training standards, audits sites in the field and reports to the client. The Operations Desk answers 24/7/365 in English or Spanish, and officers clock in by GPS.
Seasons, holidays and time zones
Carnival, Holy Week and the December holiday period bring heavy foot traffic to shopping districts and tourist areas. In the Southern Cone, summer falls between December and February, when coastal resort markets are busiest. Time differences with New York are small, which allows same-day coordination between the client, the local partner and McCray.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can McCray provide armed officers in South America?
Where local law allows it and the partner holds the required permits, armed coverage can be scoped. McCray reviews the legal requirements for each country before recommending armed posts.
Are officers briefed in the local language?
Yes. Post Orders and briefings are prepared in Spanish or Portuguese for officers, and client reporting follows the McCray format in English or Spanish.
Which client types does McCray support in the region?
McCray supports luxury and specialty retail, corporate offices, commercial properties, residential buildings and special events.
Request a Security Assessment
Call 833-832-6647 or request an assessment online with a list of locations.