Security Guard Services in Egypt

Security Considerations in Egypt

A program in Egypt usually covers offices and branches in New Cairo and central Cairo, stores inside major shopping centers and, at times, hotels and resorts on the North Coast or the Red Sea. Shopping centers and office complexes apply their own entry procedures, so tenant security officers need Post Orders that explain how to coordinate with building security. Arabic is the working language, and English is required at upscale stores, hotels and the offices of international companies.

Traffic density and the distances between central Cairo and the new cities affect shift change times and supervisor visits. Activity peaks on the North Coast in summer and on the Red Sea in winter and during European holidays, and Ramadan and the Eid holidays change store hours and customer traffic. Coverage plans should include relief officers, seasonal reinforcement for coastal sites and clear procedures for working in extreme heat at exterior posts.

• Zamalek
• Garden City
• Downtown Cairo
• Fifth Settlement
• New Cairo
• Sheikh Zayed
• 6th of October
• Smart Village
• City Stars
• Cairo Festival City Mall
• Mall of Egypt
• Mall of Arabia
• New Administrative Capital

How Coverage Works in Egypt

McCray designs the program, and officers follow McCray Post Orders.

Private Security Regulation in Egypt

In Egypt, the licensing and registration requirements for private security companies and their personnel are verified before work begins.

Cities in Egypt

• Cairo
• Giza
• New Cairo
• Sheikh Zayed
• Alexandria
• New Alamein
• Sharm El Sheikh
• Hurghada

Coverage in other cities, including Luxor, Aswan, El Gouna and Ain Sokhna, is arranged on request.

Frequently Asked Questions

What Languages Do the Officers Speak?

All officers speak Arabic. At upscale stores, hotels and corporate reception desks, officers with working English are assigned, and the required level is set in the Post Orders for each site.

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