Security guard services
Security Guard Services in Albania
High-end retail in Tirana is concentrated in the Blloku area, along Dëshmorët e Kombit Boulevard and around Skanderbeg Square, while shopping centers such as TEG and Toptani Shopping Center draw shoppers from across the country. Company offices are located mainly in central Tirana and along the Tirana to Durrës corridor.
Security Considerations in Albania
A program in Albania typically includes stores in central Tirana, offices in high-rise buildings and retail units in shopping centers, often also in Durrës and Vlorë. The security program applies the same Post Orders, the same supervision and the same reporting format at every location. The working language is Albanian, and English is required in stores, hotels and receptions that serve international customers.
Tourism rises sharply from June to September in Durrës, Vlorë, Sarandë and Ksamil, while Tirana has steady activity throughout the year. Coverage plans should provide for relief officers, seasonal reinforcement for coastal locations, procedures for summer heat at exterior posts and coordination with shopping center and building security.
- Blloku
- Dëshmorët e Kombit Boulevard
- Skanderbeg Square
- Durrës Street
- Toptani Shopping Center
- TEG Tirana East Gate
- QTU
- Ring Center
- Lungomare, Vlorë
- Sarandë Promenade
How Coverage Works in Albania
McCray designs the program, and officers follow McCray Post Orders.
How to Become a Licensed Security Guard in Albania
In Albania, private physical security services are governed by Law No. 75/2014 “On the Private Physical Security Service” (“Për shërbimin privat të sigurisë fizike”), under which companies are licensed by the National Business Center (Qendra Kombëtare e Biznesit, QKB), while the State Police certifies personnel and inspects companies. Detailed requirements for guards could not be confirmed from the text of the law itself, so this summary is incomplete.
Regulator: General Directorate of the State Police (Drejtoria e Përgjithshme e Policisë së Shtetit), under the Ministry of Interior; company licenses are issued by the National Business Center (QKB). Legal basis: Law No. 75/2014 “On the Private Physical Security Service”, which repealed Law No. 8770 of 19 April 2001; Instruction of the Minister of Interior No. 157 of 1 April 2015 “On the Functioning of the Private Physical Security Service”. asp.gov.al
Requirements
- Security service employees must be paid a minimum wage 50% higher than the national monthly minimum wage (Law 75/2014, as described by the Ministry of Interior)
- Foreign nationals may establish private security companies and be employed in the private security sector (Law 75/2014, as described by the Ministry of Interior)
- Applications for personnel certification are reviewed by certification review committees at the local police directorates and the General Directorate of the State Police
Agency Licensing
Private physical security companies operate under a license from the National Business Center (QKB), in accordance with general Albanian licensing legislation. Licenses are divided into subcategories 1.3.A and 1.3.B, and the State Police inspects licensed companies and may propose revocation of the license or certificate. Law 75/2014 also prohibits a company from contracting out the service to another company.
Sources
- Ministry of Interior, explanatory report on the draft law amending Law No. 75/2014 “Për shërbimin privat të sigurisë fizike” (On the Private Physical Security Service) (public consultation, 17 October 2022)
- Albanian State Police homepage, section “Shërbimi i Ruajtjes dhe Sigurisë Fizike” (Guarding and Physical Security Service)
Requirements change. Confirm current rules with the official regulator before applying. This summary is general information, not legal advice. Last reviewed November 2026.
Cities and Towns in Albania
- Tirana
- Durrës
- Vlorë
- Sarandë
- Shkodër
- Korçë
- Ksamil
Coverage in other areas, including Elbasan, Fier, Himara, Berat and Gjirokastër, is arranged on request.
Counties of Albania
- Berat
- Dibër
- Durrës
- Elbasan
- Fier
- Gjirokastër
- Korçë
- Kukës
- Lezhë
- Shkodër
- Tirana
- Vlorë
Frequently Asked Questions
What Languages Do the Officers Speak?
All officers speak Albanian. Officers with a working knowledge of English are assigned to stores, hotels and receptions that serve international customers, and the required level is stated in the instructions for each location.
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Talk to Us About Coverage in Albania
Call (833) 832-6647 or request a security assessment online.