Dahlcore Security Guard Services provides licensed dispensary security to cannabis operators across New York City, Long Island, and New York State. Veteran-owned and operated, Dahlcore builds every dispensary program around New York Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) security-plan requirements, METRC-aware inventory protection, and the specific risks of licensed cannabis retail — deploying armed and unarmed officers, 60-day video surveillance planning, restricted-area access control, and cash-handling security protocols, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
What Is Dispensary Security in New York?
Dispensary security is the coordinated deployment of licensed guards, surveillance, and access-control procedures needed to protect a licensed cannabis retailer’s people, product, and cash — and to satisfy the written security plan New York’s Office of Cannabis Management (OCM) requires as a condition of licensure. Because New York dispensaries hold high-value inventory tracked in METRC and operate largely in cash, they face risks a general guard company is not built to manage.
What Dahlcore Dispensary Security Includes
- OCM-aligned security-plan development and documentation
- Licensed armed and unarmed guard coverage (NYS Article 7-A)
- 60-day video surveillance planning and CCTV coverage mapping
- Restricted-area access control and visitor management
- Cash-handling and cash-room security protocols
- METRC-aware inventory monitoring and incident documentation
- After-hours and virtual guard monitoring options
- Customized guard post orders and employee-safety protocols
Built for cannabis retail
From the sales floor to the vault, Dahlcore officers are trained on the access points, inventory checkpoints, and cash-handling moments that matter most in a licensed New York dispensary.
Why New York Cannabis Operators Choose Dahlcore
Licensed, credentialed, and built for cannabis compliance — Dahlcore delivers dispensary security designed the way New York regulators read a security plan.
Licensed & Insured
Dahlcore operates in full compliance with New York State security regulations. Guards are registered under New York’s Security Guard Act (General Business Law Article 7-A) with the NY Department of State and trained through DCJS-approved programs; armed officers hold the required NYS armed-guard credentials. Proof of licensing and insurance is available on request.
Veteran-Owned, Held to Higher Standards
Dahlcore is veteran-owned and operated, and the owner personally manages guards in the office and in the field. Officers are held to law-enforcement and military standards, and many bring backgrounds in the U.S. military and law enforcement — so post orders and incident reports are written the way investigators and regulators read them.
OCM & METRC-Aware Programs
Every engagement is built around OCM security-plan requirements and aligned to METRC seed-to-sale checkpoints. Guard post orders position officers where inventory discrepancies most often occur — receiving, internal transfer, and point-of-sale — and incident documentation is formatted for OCM audit review.
Technology-Integrated Coverage
Dahlcore helps map CCTV coverage and camera placement to meet OCM’s 60-day retention standard, supports electronic access control and digital visitor logs, and offers after-hours virtual guard monitoring — building an auditable record that reduces liability exposure.
OCM Security-Plan Components Dahlcore Helps You Address
The Dahlcore Cannabis Security Readiness Assessment
Every Dahlcore dispensary engagement begins with a structured, four-phase assessment — so your coverage matches your actual risk and your OCM obligations, not a generic template.
OCM Compliance Gap Review
We map your current setup against OCM security-plan requirements and flag gaps in surveillance, access control, and documentation.
Physical Vulnerability Audit
An on-site walkthrough of access points, camera blind spots, cash-handling exposure, and perimeter risk.
METRC-Aware Inventory Plan
We align guard post orders with your seed-to-sale checkpoints — receiving, transfer, and point-of-sale — to reduce shrinkage.
Operational Security Blueprint
Written guard post orders, cash-handling procedures, escalation protocols, and OCM-ready incident-documentation templates.
Armed or unarmed — decided by assessment
Dahlcore never recommends a staffing level blind. Your location, hours, cash exposure, and foot traffic drive the plan — not a sales quota.
Armed or Unarmed: How Dahlcore Builds Your Coverage
Dahlcore does not recommend armed or unarmed coverage without a site assessment. These are the factors we weigh when building a licensed dispensary’s guard plan.
1. Unarmed Coverage
Appropriate for most licensed dispensaries in standard retail settings. Unarmed officers manage controlled access, customer flow, sales-floor monitoring, restricted-area enforcement, and OCM-aligned incident reporting.
2. Armed Coverage
Recommended after assessment for elevated-risk locations — high daily cash volume, higher-crime areas, high-traffic flagship stores, or sites with prior incidents. Armed officers hold the required NYS armed-guard credentials and train in use-of-force protocols consistent with New York law.
3. Coverage Schedule
From business-hours posts to 24/7 rotating shifts, including overnight and holiday coverage. Configurations are available in 8-, 12-, and 24-hour shifts, seven days a week.
4. Site Risk Level
Cash exposure, storefront density, product volume, and incident history determine officer count and whether loss-prevention specialists or dedicated patrol are added.
5. Technology Integration
CCTV coverage mapping, electronic access control, visitor logs, and virtual guard monitoring are scoped into the plan wherever they strengthen OCM compliance.
Dispensary Security FAQ
Straight answers to the questions New York cannabis operators ask most.
What should a New York dispensary include in a security plan?
OCM requires a written security plan covering video surveillance of all entries, exits, sales floor, and cash-handling areas with a minimum 60-day footage retention period; restricted-area access control; visitor management; alarm response protocols; incident reporting; and employee security-training records. Dahlcore helps develop, document, and staff each component.
Do dispensary security services help with OCM compliance?
Yes. Dahlcore builds every program around OCM security-plan requirements — guard post orders, incident-documentation templates, and camera-placement recommendations are structured to support OCM audit review. We provide security services, not legal or licensing advice.
How does METRC relate to dispensary security?
METRC is New York’s mandatory seed-to-sale tracking system, and every licensed dispensary reconciles physical inventory against it. Dahlcore positions guards and writes post orders around the points where discrepancies most often occur — receiving, internal transfer, and point-of-sale.
Should a New York dispensary use armed or unarmed guards?
It depends on your risk profile, cash exposure, foot traffic, and incident history. Unarmed guards suit most standard retail environments; armed deployment is recommended after a site assessment for high-cash, higher-crime, or previously targeted locations. Dahlcore assesses before recommending.
Can Dahlcore provide both guards and electronic security support?
Yes. Dahlcore combines licensed guard coverage with CCTV coverage planning, access-control support, and 24/7 virtual guard monitoring, configured to meet OCM’s 60-day retention standard.
How long does a dispensary site assessment take?
Most assessments are completed in a single on-site visit, followed by a written report with prioritized recommendations and a proposed scope of service. Call 212-208-0900 to schedule.
What makes Dahlcore different from a general security company?
Dahlcore is veteran-owned, with guards held to law-enforcement and military standards, and builds programs specifically around OCM compliance, METRC inventory protection, and the cash and access-control risks unique to licensed cannabis retail in New York.
What Clients Say About Dahlcore
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“The team understood our OCM requirements from day one and made staying compliant straightforward.”
“Professional, reliable coverage that keeps our staff, product, and cash secure.”
“They assessed our site, wrote the plan, and staffed it — the whole process was seamless.”
Ready to Secure Your New York Dispensary?
Contact Dahlcore to schedule a free, no-obligation dispensary site assessment. A security consultant will respond within one business day to review your location, map your OCM obligations, and provide a written proposal.
Direct Contact
212-208-0900Call or text for guard dispatch
Office Hours: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM · Guard dispatch available 24/7
Office Locations
1110 South Avenue, Staten Island, NY 10314
250 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10177