Service Areas
Security Services in Western Europe
Managed security programs across France, the Benelux, Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Monaco and the microstates. Country pages are published in each country’s business language.
Coverage runs on the McCray Global Partner Program. See all Service Areas.
Overview
Paris, Munich, Zurich, Geneva, Brussels, Amsterdam and Monaco are core markets for luxury retail and corporate clients. Each country licenses private security under its own national law, often with separate permits for companies and individual officers. Programs are delivered through licensed local partners and managed by McCray.
Typical programs
- Luxury retail and flagship store coverage
- Corporate and headquarters security
- Fashion week, trade fair and event coverage
- Executive protection support for visiting leadership
Countries and territories
Western Europe
- FranceParisCannesCourchevelStrasbourgGrenobleLilleLyonMarseilleMegeve and ChamonixMontpellierNantesNiceBiarritzBordeauxCourchevel and the Savoie AlpsDeauvilleRennesSaint-TropezToulouse
- Belgium BelgiqueBrusselsAntwerpGhentKnokkeLiège
- Netherlands NederlandAmsterdamEindhovenRotterdamThe HagueUtrecht
- MonacoMonte-Carlo
- Switzerland SchweizZurichGenevaLuganoSt. MoritzGstaadBaselBernLausanneSion Verbier and the ValaisSt Moritz and the Engadin
- Germany DeutschlandBerlinMunichDüsseldorfFrankfurtHamburgEssenHannoverKarlsruheLeipzigMannheimNurembergStuttgartSyltBremenCologneDortmundDresdenWiesbaden
- Austria ÖsterreichViennaSalzburgLinzGrazInnsbruckKitzbühelKlagenfurt
- Luxembourg
- LiechtensteinVaduz
- AndorraAndorra la Vella
Licensing across Western Europe
European Union membership does not create a single security license. France, Belgium, the Netherlands, Germany and Austria each regulate private security under national law, usually with one authorization for the company and a separate qualification or card for each officer. Switzerland sets most rules at the cantonal level, so requirements in Geneva can differ from those in Zurich or Ticino. Monaco, Luxembourg, Liechtenstein and Andorra have their own rules as well. Each country page sets out the details.
Planning around the calendar
Western European demand follows a well-known calendar. Fashion weeks in Paris run in early spring and early autumn. The Cannes film festival and the Monaco Grand Prix fall in May. Ski resorts such as Courchevel, St. Moritz and Gstaad are busiest from December through March, and the Riviera fills in summer. Trade fairs in Germany and Switzerland add short, high-volume event work. McCray plans added coverage for these periods in advance so stores and events are staffed before the crowds arrive.
One standard across many languages
The region works in French, German, Dutch, Italian and other languages, all within one time zone. Local partner officers are briefed in the local language, while McCray keeps the same Post Orders format, incident reporting and performance measures in every country. Clients with stores in Paris, Munich and Geneva receive reporting in one consistent format from McCray.
- GPS-confirmed clock-in at every post
- Officer classifications from Tier I to Tier IV
- Field audits by McCray at partner sites
Frequently Asked Questions
Do officers need a separate license in each country?
Yes. Officer qualifications are issued nationally, or by canton in Switzerland, so officers are licensed where they work.
Can McCray cover a store opening or seasonal pop-up?
Yes. Short-term coverage for openings, pop-ups and events is scoped and staffed through the local partner under McCray Post Orders.
Does McCray provide executive protection support for visiting leadership?
Yes. McCray coordinates executive protection support through licensed local partners, within the limits each country sets on private security work.
Request a Security Assessment
Call 833-832-6647 or request an assessment online with a list of locations.