Security Services in Wisconsin

Security Considerations in Wisconsin

Long winters shape almost every security operation in the state. Officers must arrive reliably in snow and cold, keep entrances and walkways safe, and perform exterior patrols that account for low temperatures and early darkness. Clients with sites in several cities benefit from staffing plans that include backup coverage for the worst weather weeks.

Event seasons vary by region, from Milwaukee’s summer lakefront festivals to Packers home games in Green Bay and university calendars in Madison. Retailers, hotels and offices near those venues often need added officers for specific dates, briefed on the site in advance and held to the same reporting standard as permanent posts.

Markets Served in Wisconsin

• Milwaukee
• Madison

Coverage also extends to Green Bay, Appleton, Kenosha, Racine, Eau Claire and La Crosse.

Services Available

Services in Wisconsin include luxury retail asset protection, retail security officers, concierge and lobby security, commercial building security, special event security, executive protection support and fire watch. Post Orders are written for each location around its layout, hours and risk.

Screening, Training and Supervision

Officers complete a five-stage screening process and tier-based training before assignment, including de-escalation and, for retail posts, organized retail crime recognition. Supervisors make unannounced site visits, and the MGP Operations Desk answers 24/7/365. Incidents are documented on scene, time-stamped and GPS-verified.

Wisconsin Licensing

In Wisconsin, McCray Global Protection operates under the MGP Hybrid Operating Model. Officers are supplied by vetted local partners who hold the licenses required by the state and local jurisdiction, and MGP manages the program: screening and training standards, supervision, Post Orders, reporting and account management.

How is security guard coverage priced?

Rates depend on the officer classification, hours, schedule and site requirements. MGP provides a written rate schedule after reviewing your needs. Holiday, overnight and short-notice coverage is billed at a premium rate.

Security Officer Requirements in Wisconsin

• Anyone acting as a private security person, defined as any private police, guard or person who stands watch for security purposes, must hold a state permit and be employed by a licensed agency. Source
• A permit cannot be issued to anyone with an unpardoned felony conviction, and certain misdemeanors can also be grounds for refusal. Source
• Before an agency may let a guard carry a firearm on duty, the guard needs a certificate of proficiency based on a course of at least 36 hours, and the agency must obtain a firearms permit. Source
• Firearms permits are valid for one year, and renewal requires a 6-hour refresher course taught by a Wisconsin licensed firearms certifier. Source
• Private detective agencies, which employ private security persons, must carry a $100,000 bond or liability policy. Source