Security Guard Services in Vail and Beaver Creek, CO

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Retail Districts Covered in Vail and Beaver Creek

Coverage in the Vail Valley includes these village and retail areas:

• Bridge Street, Vail Village
• Gore Creek Drive
• Lionshead Village
• Solaris Plaza
• Beaver Creek Village
• Riverwalk at Edwards

Security Considerations in Vail and Beaver Creek

Business in the villages follows the ski calendar, with the heaviest periods around the winter holidays, Presidents’ Day and spring break, and a second season of summer festivals and mountain events. Luxury boutiques, jewelers and galleries serve visitors who expect discreet, hospitality-minded officers. Staffing levels often need to change several times a year, so Post Orders are usually written with separate peak and shoulder season schedules.

Winter weather and mountain roads affect every shift. Interstate 70 over Vail Pass and through the valley can close or slow during storms, and many officers commute from down-valley towns, which makes relief planning and backup coverage essential. Snow, ice and early darkness also affect exterior patrols, loading areas and the walking routes between parking structures and the villages.

Many second homes and private residences sit empty for weeks at a time, which creates demand for vacancy checks, lobby coverage in residential buildings and support during owner arrivals. Events such as the Birds of Prey races at Beaver Creek and summer music festivals bring international guests, so officers who speak Spanish or another second language are useful at guest-facing posts.

Security Services in Vail and Beaver Creek

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 McCray Operations Desk answers 24/7/365. Incidents are documented on scene, and clients receive reports in the same format at every location.

Colorado Licensing

In Colorado, a site can be staffed by McCray officers, by officers from licensed local security companies that hold the licenses the state and local jurisdiction require, or by both, and McCray manages the program: screening and training standards, supervision, Post Orders, reporting and account management.

Common Questions

Can coverage be set up for the ski season only?

Seasonal programs are common in the Vail Valley. Coverage can be scheduled around peak winter and summer periods, with reduced or paused posts during the spring and fall shoulder seasons. Start dates, hours and staffing levels are set in writing after the site assessment.

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 premium rate.