Security Guard Services in Fargo, ND

See the North Dakota page for coverage across North Dakota.

Retail Districts Covered in Fargo

MGP provides officers to clients across the Fargo and Moorhead area, including:

• West Acres Shopping Center
• Downtown Fargo
• 13th Avenue South
• 45th Street South
• Downtown Moorhead

Security Considerations in Fargo

Extreme cold is the defining operational factor. Officers need proper winter equipment, patrol routines that account for subzero temperatures, and a habit of checking doors, heating issues and vehicle areas during overnight shifts. Clients benefit from a provider that plans backup staffing before blizzards close roads. Officers should also watch for ice buildup at entrances and report it right away.

West Acres serves shoppers from a wide rural region who often travel long distances and visit on weekends and holidays. Retailers there need coverage that increases on peak days, and officers who understand that many customers are regulars and expect a friendly, familiar presence. Coverage around the holiday season and back to school periods is a common request.

Medical campuses, university facilities and distribution warehouses along the interstates need access control and overnight patrol. Because sites can be spread across both sides of the Red River, clients often want the same reporting standards and supervision in Fargo and Moorhead. Officers at healthcare sites should be comfortable assisting patients and visitors who are unfamiliar with the campus, while still controlling access to restricted areas.

Security Services in Fargo

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.

North Dakota Licensing

In North Dakota, McCray Global Protection operates under the MGP Hybrid Operating Model. Officers are supplied by vetted local partners who hold the licenses required by the state and local jurisdiction, and MGP manages the program: screening and training standards, supervision, Post Orders, reporting and account management.

Common Questions

Are armed officers available in Fargo?

Armed posts are available where the jurisdiction permits. They are staffed by retired law enforcement officers who hold the required armed licensing, 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, 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.