Security Guard Services in Greenland

Security Considerations in Greenland

Client sites in Greenland are typically stores and office reception desks in Nuuk, port areas, hotels and construction sites. There are no roads between the towns, so each town must have its own staffing, supervision and relief. A security program applies the same Post Orders, the same supervision and the same reporting format at every site. The working languages are Greenlandic and Danish, and English is necessary at hotels and at tourist-facing posts.

Tourism peaks in summer, when cruise ships call at Nuuk, Ilulissat, Sisimiut and Qaqortoq, and traffic in Nuuk has increased since the new airport opened to larger aircraft. Winter darkness, cold and storms place demands on exterior posts and can delay flights and ships between towns. Staffing plans should include relief officers, seasonal reinforcement, procedures for winter conditions and coordination with ports and airports.

• Nuuk Center
• Imaneq
• Qinngorput
• Port of Nuuk
• Nuuk Airport
• Port of Ilulissat
• Port of Sisimiut

How Coverage Works in Greenland

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

Private Security Regulation in Greenland

Permit requirements for security services are confirmed before work begins.

Cities and Towns in Greenland

• Nuuk
• Sisimiut
• Ilulissat
• Qaqortoq
• Aasiaat
• Kangerlussuaq

Coverage in other towns and settlements is arranged by agreement.

Frequently Asked Questions

What Languages Do the Officers Speak?

Officers work in Greenlandic and Danish. Where English is required, for example at hotels, during cruise ship calls and at the reception desks of international companies, officers with the relevant language skills are assigned, and the requirement is written into the Post Orders.

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