Guarding and Security Services in Bergen

See the Norway page for coverage across Norway.

Retail and Business Districts in Bergen

Security coverage in Bergen is often planned for these shopping streets and centers:

• Torgallmenningen
• Strandgaten
• Galleriet
• Xhibition
• Bergen Storsenter
• Lagunen Storsenter

Security Considerations in Bergen

Central Bergen has dense street retail, with stores, restaurants and shopping centers side by side around Torgallmenningen and Bryggen. Long opening hours at the centers and heavy foot traffic at the Bystasjonen bus station create a need for visible officers at entrances and goods receiving areas. The city’s many rainy days draw people indoors, which means heavier use of the shopping centers, wet floors and crowded entrance areas. Post Orders should therefore cover crowd flow, escape routes and cooperation with the center’s own operations team.

From spring to early autumn, cruise ships dock in the harbor near the city center, and the city receives many visitors in a short time. The Bergen International Festival and Bergenfest in May and June bring additional activity to public spaces. Officers in customer-facing roles should be able to serve visitors in Norwegian and English, and ideally in more languages where cruise traffic is heavy. For office buildings at Marineholmen and Kokstad, assignments more often involve reception, access cards and control of suppliers and visitors.

Lagunen Storsenter and Kokstad lie south of the city center along the Bybanen light rail line, while Åsane has its own retail areas in the north. Distances within the municipality are moderate, but rush-hour traffic and narrow roads mean that relief and supervision should be planned with travel time in mind. When a program covers several locations, the schedule should account for shift changes that take place at the same time at different sites.

How Coverage Works in Bergen

McCray designs the program, writes the Post Orders, sets presentation and service standards, supervises performance and reports to the client. Officers hold the approvals required in Norway.

The scope of service, approvals and insurance for each site are confirmed before a proposal is sent. Information on approvals is available on the Norway page.

Services in Bergen

Common Questions

Can Staffing Be Adjusted for the Cruise Season and Festivals in the City Center?

Staffing can be adjusted by season, for example with more officers on days with many cruise calls or during festivals. The need is assessed based on the store’s location, opening hours and the center’s own procedures. Changes are agreed in writing and included in the Post Orders.

How Is Security Officer Coverage Priced?

Rates depend on the officer classification, hours, schedule and site requirements. McCray prepares a written rate schedule after reviewing the needs of each site. Holiday, overnight and short-notice coverage is billed at a premium rate.