A congregation needs to welcome people while managing access with care. FSO Guard works with clergy, staff and volunteers to plan security for worship, schools and events. Armed and unarmed options are available across South Florida, with duties shaped around the community and its routines.
Congregations we serve
- Synagogues, Chabad centers and Jewish community campuses across Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach.
- Catholic parishes and Christian churches of every size, from storefront congregations to campuses with thousands of members
- Hispanic and Haitian churches across Miami-Dade and Broward
- Russian-speaking congregations in Sunny Isles and Hallandale
- Mosques and Islamic centers
- Hindu and Buddhist temples
- Religious schools, preschools and camps attached to congregations
Place of worship security services
Service coverage
Service posts cover entrances and selected interior areas. Officers are briefed on the schedule and their role so their presence does not distract from worship.
High Holidays and holiday services
High-attendance holidays may need extra entry and parking posts. The plan sets an appropriate screening process and any coordination with local police.
Entrance and parking control
Door officers combine a courteous greeting with careful observation. Parking patrols cover arrivals and departures. Escorts can assist older congregants where needed.
Religious schools and camps
Schools on campus may need daily entrance and dismissal coverage. Explore school security.
Events, weddings and funerals
For ceremonies, concerts, community meals and private celebrations, explore wedding and private event security.
Security plan and volunteer team support
A campus review turns concerns into written procedures. The plan defines volunteer roles, emergency contacts and communication with staff.
After-hours patrols
Mobile patrol checks the campus after closing for signs of damage or unauthorized entry.
Threat response
Additional coverage can be arranged after a threat or heightened alert. Licensed investigators can help document the concern for law enforcement.
How we work with a congregation
- Listen first. Meet privately with clergy, leaders or the security committee to understand the community and current concerns.
- Review the site. Walk entrances, worship spaces, classrooms and parking. Assess current volunteer duties and camera coverage.
- Agree on the plan. Set officer roles, hours and event coverage with an itemized price. Documentation for grant applications is available where needed.
- Maintain consistency. Regular officers learn the congregation’s routines. Supervisors review reports and revisit coverage before major holidays.
Why congregations choose FSO Guard
- Respect for the space, officers who understand they are guests in a sacred place.
- Licensed Florida security agency (Class B), Class D and Class G officers, insurance as required by the state; certificates of insurance for the congregation and its insurer on request.
- Language and community awareness. Officers work in English, Spanish and Russian and are briefed on the congregation’s practices.
- Partnership with volunteers, not replacement.
- Consistency, the same officers, week after week.
Service area
We serve congregations across Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach. Areas include Miami Beach, Surfside, Aventura, Hollywood, Fort Lauderdale, Weston, Boca Raton and Delray Beach.
Call 888.881.8099, text us or send the form for a confidential discussion.
