Security Guard Services
Security Guard Services in New York City, NY
McCray Global Protection is a New York City security guard company headquartered at 745 Fifth Avenue in Manhattan. We provide licensed armed and unarmed security guards for luxury retail stores, corporate offices, commercial and residential buildings and special events across all five boroughs.
Our New York operation is run by supervisors who work in the city every day. Posts are visited in person, schedules are managed locally and clients have a direct line to the people responsible for their coverage. See our New York state page for statewide coverage and license details.
Retail Districts Covered in New York City
We staff flagship stores, boutiques and buildings in the city’s highest-traffic retail corridors, including:
- Fifth Avenue between 49th and 60th Streets
- Madison Avenue on the Upper East Side
- SoHo, including Broadway, Prince Street, Spring Street and Greene Street
- Hudson Yards and the Meatpacking District
- Herald Square and 34th Street
- Downtown Brooklyn and Williamsburg
Security Considerations in New York City
Fifth Avenue and Madison Avenue flagships see heavy tourist traffic, high-value inventory and constant attention from organized retail crime crews. Retailers need officers who can spot a team working the floor, protect staff during a grab-and-run and keep the sales floor calm for clients.
SoHo stores face a different pattern: smaller footprints, open street-level entrances and weekend crowds. Officers there need to manage the door, coordinate with neighboring stores and document incidents clearly so they can be used by loss prevention teams and the NYPD.
Corporate and residential buildings in Midtown and Downtown need consistent lobby and concierge coverage, visitor management and officers who present well to tenants and guests.
Security Services in New York City
Armed and Unarmed Security Guards
Licensed unarmed officers for daily posts in New York City, 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 New York City, trained in organized retail crime recognition, de-escalation and incident documentation.
Luxury Retail Asset Protection
Client-facing officers for boutiques and flagships in New York City 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 New York City.
Fire Watch
FDNY Certificate of Fitness holders, including F-01, F-03, F-04 and F-60, for fire watch, events and hot work in New York City.
Off-Duty Police Officers
Coordination of off-duty NYPD details through the NYPD Paid Detail Unit, and Tier III retired police officers employed by MGP.
Executive Protection Support
Protection support for executive, dignitary and VIP visits, meetings and events in New York City.
Concierge and Lobby Security
Front desk coverage, visitor management and access control for office and residential buildings in New York City.
Warehouse and Construction Security
Gate, dock and perimeter coverage for distribution centers, warehouses and construction sites in and around New York City.
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.
New York Licensing
New York security guard companies are licensed by the New York Department of State. Officers must complete Division of Criminal Justice Services approved training, including the 8-hour pre-assignment course, the 16-hour on-the-job course and 8 hours of annual in-service training, and armed officers must complete additional firearms training and hold the required permits. McCray Global Protection holds New York license 11000119645.
Common Questions
Are armed officers available in New York City?
Yes. Armed posts are staffed by retired law enforcement officers who hold the armed licensing New York 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 New York City
Call 833-832-6647 or request an assessment online. See the New York page for statewide coverage, or view all service areas. Nearby markets: Long Island, Northern New Jersey, Philadelphia, Brooklyn, Queens, The Bronx, Staten Island.