Security Guard Services
Security Guard Services in Quito
Quito’s retail and corporate offices are grouped around La Carolina, Avenida República de El Salvador and centers such as Quicentro Shopping and Centro Comercial El Jardín. Toward the Tumbaco Valley, Scala Shopping and Paseo San Francisco in Cumbayá serve a growing residential and business area.
See the Ecuador page for coverage across the country.
Retail and Business Districts in Quito
The most active retail and office areas include:
- Quicentro Shopping
- Centro Comercial El Jardín
- Avenida República de El Salvador
- La Carolina district
- Scala Shopping, Cumbayá
- Paseo San Francisco, Cumbayá
Security Considerations in Quito
In northern Quito, office towers, hotels and shopping centers share a few avenues, which requires coordinating pedestrian and vehicle access with building and parking managers. Corporate headquarters usually need reception coverage with visitor registration during office hours, while retail needs a presence on the sales floor during extended hours and support at openings and closings.
The city stretches along a narrow valley, and the trip to Cumbayá or to Mariscal Sucre Airport in Tababela can take a long time at peak hours. Frequent afternoon rain and sharp temperature changes due to the altitude affect relief planning, uniform issue and the escort of executive visits from the airport.
The Fiestas de Quito in early December, the year-end holidays and the flow of tourists to the Historic Center increase traffic in retail and hotel areas. For clients with international visitors, it is useful to have officers who serve visitors in Spanish with a formal manner and, at reception or event posts, with a working level of English.
How Coverage Works in Quito
McCray designs the program, writes the Post Orders, sets the standard for presentation and service, supervises performance and reports to the client.
The scope of service, permits and insurance for each site are confirmed before a proposal is issued. Details on permits are on the Ecuador page.
Services in Quito
Luxury Retail Asset Protection
Client-facing officers for boutiques, flagships and department store concessions in Quito, focused on deterrence, staff safety and the client experience.
Event Security
Access control, guest lists and crowd management for launches, private appointments and events in Quito.
Executive Protection Support
Protection support for executive and VIP visits, store openings and meetings in Quito.
Reception and Lobby Security
Front desk coverage, visitor management and access control for office and residential buildings in Quito.
Common Questions
Can Coverage Be Arranged for an Executive Arriving at Mariscal Sucre Airport?
Yes, executive protection support can include an airport meet and transfer to hotels or offices in the city. The scope, the number of officers and the logistics are set in writing for each visit after the itinerary is reviewed.
How Is Security Guard Coverage Priced?
Rates 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 higher premium rate.
Request a Security Assessment in Quito
Call (833) 832-6647 or request an assessment online. See the Ecuador page or view all service areas.