Security Guard Services
Security Guard Services in Detroit, MI
McCray Global Protection provides licensed unarmed and armed security officers in Detroit, MI for luxury and specialty retail, corporate offices, commercial and residential buildings, and special events.
Our Detroit supervisors work in the market and visit posts in person. See our Michigan page for statewide coverage and license details.
Retail Districts Covered in Detroit
We support retailers and properties across Metro Detroit, including:
- Somerset Collection in Troy
- Downtown Birmingham
- Twelve Oaks Mall in Novi
- Woodward Avenue in downtown Detroit
- Great Lakes Crossing Outlets
- Ann Arbor
Security Considerations in Detroit
Somerset Collection in Troy is the luxury center of Michigan, and luxury tenants there need polished officers who can protect inventory and work with center security.
Downtown Detroit continues to add new retail, offices and residential buildings. Property owners need dependable lobby and access control coverage and officers who know the area.
Security Services in Detroit
Armed and Unarmed Security Guards
Licensed unarmed officers for daily posts in Detroit, 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 Detroit, trained in organized retail crime recognition, de-escalation and incident documentation.
Luxury Retail Asset Protection
Client-facing officers for boutiques and flagships in Detroit 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 Detroit.
Fire Watch
Fire watch patrols and logs in Detroit 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 Detroit, 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 Detroit.
Concierge and Lobby Security
Front desk coverage, visitor management and access control for office and residential buildings in Detroit.
Warehouse and Construction Security
Gate, dock and perimeter coverage for distribution centers, warehouses and construction sites in and around Detroit.
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.
Michigan Licensing
Michigan security guard agencies are licensed by the Michigan Department of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA). McCray Global Protection holds Michigan license 3801300945.
Hiring Off-Duty Police Officers in Detroit
- The Detroit Police Department’s Secondary Employment program, launched in 2011, lets local businesses hire off-duty Detroit Police officers. Businesses start by completing the DPD Secondary Interest Form. 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 Detroit?
Yes. Armed posts are staffed by retired law enforcement officers who hold the armed licensing Michigan 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 Detroit
Call 833-832-6647 or request an assessment online. See the Michigan page for statewide coverage, or view all service areas. Nearby markets: Chicago.