Security Services in Rotterdam

See the Netherlands page for coverage across the Netherlands.

Retail and Business Districts in Rotterdam

Rotterdam’s shopping and business areas include:

• Lijnbaan
• Beurstraverse
• De Bijenkorf Rotterdam
• Markthal
• Weena
• Kop van Zuid

Security Considerations in Rotterdam

Rotterdam’s shopping center is built around wide streets and a sunken passage with many entrances, so keeping track of people entering and leaving stores is important. Luxury and brand stores on the Lijnbaan and around the Coolsingel combine busy weekends and shopping Sundays with quieter mornings. Officers focus on a welcoming reception, prevention at the entrance, support for staff and clear arrangements with neighboring stores and city center management.

Office towers on the Weena, on the Kop van Zuid and on the Wilhelminapier house companies from the port, logistics, the financial sector and the legal profession. This calls for reception security with tight visitor registration, access pass management and arrangements with the building manager. Because many visitors and employees are international, English in addition to Dutch is often a requirement at the front desk. Wind and rain around the tall buildings along the river play a role at exterior posts and entrances.

The events calendar is full: the marathon in spring, the North Sea Jazz Festival at Ahoy and the Summer Carnival (Zomercarnaval) in July bring large numbers of visitors to the city. Road closures and crowds around the Erasmus Bridge and the Coolsingel affect access to stores and offices. Schedules and relief are planned around these events, and access procedures for launches or private evenings are set in advance.

How Coverage Works in Rotterdam

McCray designs the program, writes the Post Orders, sets presentation and service standards, supervises performance and reports to the client.

The scope of service, licenses and insurance are confirmed for each site before a proposal is issued. Licensing information is available on the Netherlands page.

Services in Rotterdam

Common Questions

Can Security in Rotterdam Also Be Deployed Outside Regular Store Hours?

Security can be scheduled for early deliveries, evening openings, shopping Sundays and overnight work such as renovations or stocktakes. These times are included in the schedule and the Post Orders. Overnight, holiday and short-notice coverage is billed at the premium rate.

How Are Security Officer Rates Determined?

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