Service Areas
Security Services in Southern Europe
Managed security programs across Italy, Spain, Portugal, Greece, Türkiye, Malta, Cyprus and San Marino. Country pages are published in each country’s business language.
Coverage runs on the McCray Global Partner Program. See all Service Areas.
Overview
Milan, Rome, Madrid, Barcelona, Lisbon, Athens and Istanbul are major retail and tourism markets with strong seasonal demand. Private security is regulated nationally in each country, usually through the interior ministry or national police. McCray builds each program with a licensed local partner.
Typical programs
- Luxury retail and flagship store coverage
- Hospitality, resort and seasonal coverage
- Corporate office security
- Event and venue security
Countries and territories
Southern Europe
- Italy ItaliaMilanRomeFlorenceVeniceNaplesBolognaTurinPaduaBariCapriCortina d’AmpezzoForte dei MarmiPorto CervoTaorminaBergamo and BresciaCapri and the Amalfi CoastCatania and TaorminaCourmayeur and the Aosta ValleyForte dei Marmi and VersiliaGenoaLake ComoPalermoPorto Cervo and the Costa SmeraldaPortofino and the Ligurian RivieraVerona
- Spain EspañaMadridBarcelonaAlicanteBilbaoGran CanariaIbizaMálagaMarbellaPalma de MallorcaSevilleTenerifeValenciaZaragoza
- PortugalLisbonBragaFaro and the AlgarveMadeiraPorto
- Greece ΕλλάδαAthensHeraklion CreteMykonosRhodesSantoriniThessaloniki
- TürkiyeIstanbulBodrumIzmirAdanaAnkaraAntalyaBursa
- Malta
- Cyprus ΚύπροςNicosiaNorthern Cyprus
- San Marino
Licensing across Southern Europe
Every country in the region regulates private security nationally, but the details differ. Companies need an authorization from the interior ministry, the national police or a local prefecture, and officers usually hold their own license or certification after approved training. Armed work is tightly limited and requires separate permits.
McCray builds each program with a partner that holds the required company and officer credentials. Licensing requirements for each country are set out on its country page.
Running programs across several countries
Retail and hospitality clients often operate flagships in Milan, Madrid and Lisbon at the same time, alongside seasonal resort stores. McCray applies the same Post Orders format, supervision, incident reporting and performance measures in each market, sets screening and training standards for the partner, and audits posts in the field. Officers clock in by GPS, and the Operations Desk answers 24/7/365 in English or Spanish.
Planning for the summer season
Summer is the peak period for resort markets and coastal towns, and August holidays change staffing patterns in Italy and Spain. Easter, Holy Week and the winter sales also bring heavy foot traffic to shopping streets. McCray plans seasonal openings, added coverage and closing schedules with each partner well before the season begins.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can McCray staff a seasonal resort store?
Yes. McCray scopes seasonal coverage with a licensed local partner, including opening dates, hours and closing procedures, and reports to the client through the season.
Do officers need a license to work in Italy or Spain?
Yes. Security officers in both countries must meet national licensing or certification rules, and McCray partners only with providers whose officers hold them.
Which client types does McCray support in the region?
McCray supports luxury and specialty retail, hospitality, 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.