Security guard services
Security Guard Services in Tanzania
Dar es Salaam is the country’s main business hub, with company and bank offices in the city center around Posta, and upscale stores, restaurants and residences in Masaki, Oyster Bay and on the Msasani Peninsula. Arusha is the gateway to safari tourism in the north of the country, and Zanzibar receives many visitors at hotels in Stone Town and along its beaches.
Security Considerations in Tanzania
A security program in Tanzania typically includes offices and bank branches in Dar es Salaam, stores in shopping centers such as Mlimani City and The Slipway, and at times hotels and residences in Arusha or Zanzibar. Many shopping centers and office buildings have their own gate security, so tenants’ officers need Post Orders that set out how they work with building security. Swahili is the main working language, and English is required in international offices, hotels and stores that serve visitors.
Traffic congestion in Dar es Salaam affects shift change times and supervisor visits. The tourist season is busiest between June and October and again at the end of the year, and the long rains between March and May affect exterior posts. Security plans should include reserve officers, additional officers during the tourist season, and agreed procedures for cash handling, night alarms and communication with building management.
- Posta
- Kariakoo
- Upanga
- Masaki
- Oyster Bay
- Msasani Peninsula
- Mikocheni
- Mlimani City
- The Slipway
- Stone Town, Zanzibar
How Coverage Works in Tanzania
McCray designs the program, and officers follow McCray Post Orders.
Regulation of Private Security in Tanzania
License and registration requirements for private security companies and guards in Tanzania are confirmed before work begins.
Cities and Towns in Tanzania
- Dar es Salaam
- Dodoma
- Arusha
- Zanzibar
- Mwanza
- Moshi
- Tanga
- Mbeya
Coverage in other areas, including Morogoro, Bagamoyo, Karatu and Mafia Island, is arranged on request.
Regions of Tanzania
- Arusha
- Dar es Salaam
- Dodoma
- Geita
- Iringa
- Kagera
- Katavi
- Kigoma
- Kilimanjaro
- Lindi
- Manyara
- Mara
- Mbeya
- Morogoro
- Mtwara
- Mwanza
- Njombe
- Pwani
- Rukwa
- Ruvuma
- Shinyanga
- Simiyu
- Singida
- Songwe
- Tabora
- Tanga
- Pemba North
- Pemba South
- Unguja North
- Unguja South
- Mjini Magharibi
Frequently Asked Questions
What Languages Do the Officers Speak?
All officers speak Swahili. Officers with working English are assigned to upscale stores, hotels and office receptions, and the required level is stated in the instructions for each site.
See the Africa overview for other countries.
Talk to Us About Coverage in Tanzania
Call (833) 832-6647 or request an assessment online.