Managed security services in Samoa

Security considerations in Samoa

Coverage in Samoa is centred on Apia, with offices, retail and hotels in the town, the Vaitele commercial area to the west, and resort and event sites around Upolu. Savai’i is reached by ferry from Mulifanua, so sites there need their own supervision plan. Samoan is the everyday language and English is used in business. The busiest periods include the dry season from May to October and the Teuila Festival in September, and the cyclone season from November to April calls for storm procedures at every site. A managed program keeps the same Post Orders and reporting format across all locations.

• Beach Road, Apia
• Apia waterfront
• Matautu
• Fugalei Market
• Savalalo
• Vaitele
• Faleolo International Airport
• Mulifanua Wharf

How MGP delivers coverage in Samoa

Coverage in Samoa runs on the MGP Global Partner Program: MGP designs and manages the program, and officers are supplied by vetted local security partners and held to MGP Post Orders.

Private security regulation in Samoa

Licensing requirements for security officers and security companies in Samoa are confirmed with local partners before work begins.

Cities in Samoa

• Apia
• Vaitele
• Faleolo
• Mulifanua
• Salelologa

Coverage at other villages, resorts and private event sites is arranged on request.

Frequently asked questions

Does MGP hold its own security licence in Samoa?

No. MGP does not hold its own security licence in Samoa. Officers are employed by vetted local security companies that hold the licences required locally, and MGP manages the program, its standards and its reporting.

What languages do officers speak?

Officers speak Samoan and English. Language and guest service requirements for each post are set in the Post Orders.

See the Oceania overview for other countries and territories.