Security Guard Services
Security Guard Services in Baltimore, MD
McCray Global Protection provides licensed unarmed and armed security officers in Baltimore, MD for luxury and specialty retail, corporate offices, commercial and residential buildings, and special events.
Our Baltimore supervisors work in the market and visit posts in person. See our Maryland page for statewide coverage and license details.
Retail Districts Covered in Baltimore
We support retailers and properties across the Baltimore region and central Maryland, including:
- Harbor East
- The Inner Harbor
- Towson Town Center
- The Mall in Columbia
- Westfield Annapolis
- Bethesda Row and Westfield Montgomery
Security Considerations in Baltimore
Harbor East and the Inner Harbor combine upscale retail, hotels and heavy tourist traffic. Officers need to manage busy entrances, protect staff and keep a professional presence for hotel and residential guests.
Suburban centers like Towson and Columbia draw shoppers from across the region. Retailers there need dependable officers, consistent supervision and clear reporting that supports local police.
Security Services in Baltimore
Armed and Unarmed Security Guards
Licensed unarmed officers for daily posts in Baltimore, 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 Baltimore, trained in organized retail crime recognition, de-escalation and incident documentation.
Luxury Retail Asset Protection
Client-facing officers for boutiques and flagships in Baltimore 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 Baltimore.
Fire Watch
Fire watch patrols and logs in Baltimore 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 Baltimore, 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 Baltimore.
Concierge and Lobby Security
Front desk coverage, visitor management and access control for office and residential buildings in Baltimore.
Warehouse and Construction Security
Gate, dock and perimeter coverage for distribution centers, warehouses and construction sites in and around Baltimore.
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.
Maryland Licensing
Maryland security guard agencies are licensed through the Maryland State Police Licensing Division, and officers must be certified before working. McCray Global Protection holds Maryland license 22PLU-SG8722.
Hiring Off-Duty Police Officers in Baltimore
- Baltimore Police officers need an approved Request for Secondary Employment, renewed each January. Uniformed secondary employment is only for employers with a Memorandum of Understanding with the department, and the employer pays the officer directly (BPD Policy 1702, published July 1, 2016). Source
- Under BPD Policy 1702, plainclothes security work for an employer without an MOU, such as at a retail store, is non-uniformed secondary employment, and the officer works as the private employer’s employee. Source
MGP coordinates off-duty officer coverage where the department allows it, and assigns Tier III retired police officers where it does not. See Off-Duty Police Officer Services.
Common Questions
Are armed officers available in Baltimore?
Yes. Armed posts are staffed by retired law enforcement officers who hold the armed licensing Maryland 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 Baltimore
Call 833-832-6647 or request an assessment online. See the Maryland page for statewide coverage, or view all service areas. Nearby markets: Washington, D.C., Philadelphia.