Security Guard Services

Security Guard Services in Malmö

Retail in Malmö is concentrated on the pedestrian street between Stortorget and Gustav Adolfs torg, at Triangeln and in the larger shopping centers, Emporia in Hyllie and Mobilia. Offices and headquarters are located in Västra Hamnen, around Central Station and Universitetsholmen, and in the Hyllie business district by Malmö Arena.

See the Sweden page for coverage across Sweden.

Retail and Business Districts in Malmö

The following retail and business areas shape demand for security in Malmö:

  • Södergatan and Stortorget
  • Triangeln
  • Emporia
  • Mobilia
  • Hyllie
  • Västra Hamnen

Security Considerations in Malmö

Malmö is closely connected to Copenhagen by the Öresund Bridge and the City Tunnel, and many customers, employees and visitors travel between the two countries every day. Shopping centers at Hyllie station and Triangeln have large commuter flows in the morning and afternoon, while the pedestrian street in the center has more tourism and evening shopping. Officers therefore need to handle rapid shifts in visitor volume and work closely with center management, store staff and public transport personnel.

Summer is the high season, with Danish day visitors and the Malmö Festival in August, which fills the center for just over a week. Malmö Arena and Malmö Live host concerts, conferences and sporting events year-round. Many international teams work in offices in Västra Hamnen and Hyllie, and reception security often needs to work in Swedish and English, with an understanding of Danish. Wind off the Öresund and early darkness in winter affect outdoor patrols and entrances.

How Coverage Works in Malmö

McCray designs the program, writes the Post Orders, sets the standards for conduct and service, supervises performance and reports to the client. Officers hold the authorizations required in Sweden.

Service scope, authorizations and insurance for each site are confirmed before a proposal is issued. Information on authorizations is on the Sweden page.

Services in Malmö

Common Questions

Can Officers in Malmö Communicate With Danish Customers?

Language requirements are stated in the Post Orders for each site and confirmed before staffing is planned. Many stores in Malmö have Danish customers, and the ability to understand Danish and answer in Swedish or English is a common request. The need is assessed site by site.

How Is Security Guard Coverage Priced?

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

Request a Security Assessment in Malmö

Call (833) 832-6647 or request an assessment online. See the Sweden page or all service areas.