Security Guard Services in Westchester County, NY

See the New York page for coverage across New York.

Retail Districts Covered in Westchester County

We support retail and commercial clients across the county’s main shopping and business areas, including:

• The Westchester in White Plains
• Ridge Hill in Yonkers
• Cross County Center in Yonkers
• Downtown White Plains
• Scarsdale Village
• The Platinum Mile office corridor along I-287

Security Considerations in Westchester County

Luxury and department store tenants in White Plains and Yonkers draw shoppers from across the Hudson Valley, lower Connecticut and the Bronx. Stores here need officers who can work a crowded sales floor without disrupting high-value clienteling, coordinate with mall security at shared entrances, and stay alert to groups moving between centers on the same afternoon. Weekend and holiday staffing levels often need to rise well above weekday coverage.

Village retailers in Scarsdale, Rye and Larchmont operate on walkable main streets where a uniformed presence has to fit the setting. Many of these boutiques prefer a polished, low-profile officer at the door who knows regular customers by sight, greets them properly and can manage deliveries, closing procedures and after-hours alarm calls without needing a manager on site.

Corporate campuses and office buildings along the I-287 corridor need lobby and access control coverage during business hours, with flexibility for evening events and weekend facility work. Sites are spread out across the county, so supervisors must plan their routes carefully and keep relief officers ready when winter weather or parkway closures slow travel between posts.

Security Services in Westchester County

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. McCray Global Protection holds New York license 11000119645.

Common Questions

Are armed officers available in Westchester County?

Armed posts are available where the jurisdiction permits. They are staffed by retired law enforcement officers who hold the required armed licensing, 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, 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.