A good bodyguard is rarely noticed and never surprised. FSO Guard provides licensed bodyguards for hire in Miami: personal security guards, close protection agents and armed bodyguards, for private individuals, families, executives, entertainers and visiting VIPs. Hire a bodyguard for a single evening, a stay in South Florida or an ongoing retainer. Our agents are trained in close protection, licensed by the State of Florida, and supported by our own security drivers, advance team and 24/7 dispatch.
Who hires a bodyguard in Miami
Miami attracts wealth, celebrity and attention, and with it comes risk that ranges from paparazzi and aggressive fans to targeted theft, stalking and extortion. Our personal protection clients include:
- High-net-worth individuals and families living in or visiting Miami Beach, Fisher Island, Coral Gables, Bal Harbour and Fort Lauderdale.
- Celebrities, athletes and influencers during Art Basel, Ultra, Formula 1 weekend, boat shows, award nights and club appearances.
- Executives and business owners during negotiations, disputes, terminations or after threats.
- International visitors who want a local, English-, Spanish- or Russian-speaking agent who knows the city.
- Individuals under specific threat: domestic situations, harassment, court proceedings, or a leaked address.
- Jewelers, collectors and real estate professionals carrying valuables or showing luxury property to strangers.
Personal security guard and bodyguard services
Close protection agent (one-on-one bodyguard)
A single agent accompanies you through the day: arrivals and departures, restaurants, meetings, shopping, nightlife. The agent plans routes, checks venues before you enter, manages approaches from strangers and stays between you and any problem.
Personal bodyguard services with a security driver
For clients who move around the city, we add a security driver and a vehicle. The driver handles secure routes, parking and quick departures while the agent stays with you; see chauffeured transportation with security drivers.
Personal security guards at your residence or hotel
Agents posted at your home, rental villa or hotel suite floor, screening visitors, receiving deliveries and providing overnight security so you can sleep. For a permanent gate or estate post see private security for homes and estates.
Event and nightlife protection
An agent or small team for galas, private parties, club appearances and public events, coordinated with venue security. See also event security services.
Family and child protection
School runs, activities and travel for children and spouses, often with female agents who blend in naturally.
Armed bodyguards
When the threat calls for it, agents carry under the Florida Class G license. An armed bodyguard works in plain clothes, with the same low profile; the weapon is a last resort, not a statement. Read about our armed security services.
Travel and out-of-town protection
Agents travel with you within Florida, to other states and abroad; see travel security.
Bodyguard, personal security guard or personal protection officer?
Clients search for all three, and Florida licenses all three the same way. A personal protection officer (PPO) is the professional title; “bodyguard” is what most people say; “personal security guard” usually means an officer with your household or at your door. What matters is the training behind the title. Every FSO Guard agent holds a Class D license, has passed our own close-protection, medical and de-escalation training and works under written assignment orders with a supervisor on call. Agents on armed details hold the Class G firearms license. For corporate principals with a planned program: threat assessment, advance team, drivers, see our executive protection services.
Plan the details of your personal protection assignment
Bodyguard services in Miami should start with your itinerary and the people who need protection. A dinner, a family visit and a series of public appearances require different arrangements; confirm the details before booking.
- Itinerary: provide dates, expected hours, venues and arrival or departure points. Identify any parts of the schedule that may change.
- People and responsibilities: explain who needs coverage and who will coordinate changes. Discuss transport separately from personal protection.
- Visibility: state whether you prefer a discreet presence or clearly identifiable security. Agree on clothing, positioning and venue restrictions.
- Communication: choose a contact method and confirm how extensions or last-minute changes affect availability and cost.
For airport movements, review travel security and specify the handoff points. Corporate teams arranging an ongoing program for a leader can use our executive protection service as the starting point. Share sensitive itinerary details only through the contact process agreed with the team.
What should I clarify about privacy before booking a bodyguard?
Ask who will receive your itinerary, how changes will be communicated and whether a written confidentiality agreement is available. Share only information relevant to the assignment and confirm the contact method before sending sensitive details.
How a bodyguard assignment works
- Consultation. You tell us who, where, when and why. We ask about known threats, publicity, itinerary and the level of visibility you want.
- Agent selection. We match an agent by experience, language, appearance and gender preference. You receive the agent’s profile in advance.
- Advance work. For scheduled events we check venues, entrances, parking and hospital routes beforehand.
- The assignment. The agent arrives early, briefs you on the plan, and stays in contact with our dispatch throughout.
- Debrief. After the assignment you receive a short report of any incidents or observations.
What makes an FSO Guard bodyguard different
- Licensed and insured. FSO Guard is a licensed Florida security agency (Class B); every agent holds a Class D license and, when armed, a Class G firearms license.
- Trained for Miami. Our agents know the venues, the traffic and the crowd dynamics of South Beach, Brickell, Wynwood and the Design District.
- Discreet by default. Business attire, low profile and no theatrics unless you want a visible presence.
- Three languages. English, Spanish and Russian speaking agents for international clients.
- One point of contact. A supervisor who knows your file, reachable 24/7.
- Investigations when needed. If a threat needs to be identified, our licensed private investigators work alongside the protection team.
VIP and celebrity protection in Miami
Beyond private clients and families, FSO Guard provides VIP and celebrity security in Miami, with discreet protection agents, security drivers and venue advance work for artists, athletes, influencers, public figures and high-profile guests, booked directly or through their management, promoters and event producers.
Who books VIP protection
- Recording artists and DJs: arrivals, hotel, venue, after-party, departure; coordination with tour managers and promoters.
- Athletes in Miami for games, training camps, F1 weekend, fight week and off-season stays.
- Actors, models and influencers during shoots, brand activations, fashion events and Art Basel.
- Entrepreneurs and public figures with a visible profile who want to move through the city without friction.
- High-profile international guests who need an English-, Spanish- or Russian-speaking local team.
- Brand and event hosts who need protection for their headline guests, not just door security.
Advance and venue coordination
Before the client arrives we check the venue: entrances, back-of-house routes, green room, restrooms, exits, parking and the venue’s own security lead. For nightlife we coordinate with the door team and table hosts so the client’s arrival, table and departure are handled without a scene; for festivals and concerts we tie into the promoter’s security plan and credential system.
Discretion
Non-disclosure by default. Our agents do not post, do not talk to press and do not appear in the client’s photos unless the client wants a visible presence.
Armed bodyguards in Miami
Most personal protection assignments in Miami are unarmed: a trained agent who plans routes, controls access and keeps a situation from becoming an incident. When the threat is specific, the client is high profile, or valuables travel with the person, we assign armed bodyguards: Class G licensed agents who requalify with their firearm every year and work in plain clothes or business attire. The decision is made with you after a short risk conversation, never by default. Read more on armed bodyguards in Miami, see how armed security guards differ from a protection detail, and check what a bodyguard costs in Miami before you book.
Service area
Bodyguards and personal security guards for hire in Miami, Miami Beach, South Beach, Brickell, Downtown, Coral Gables, Key Biscayne, Fisher Island, Bal Harbour, Sunny Isles, Aventura, Hollywood, Fort Lauderdale, Boca Raton and Palm Beach, and with you anywhere in Florida, the United States or abroad. Bodyguards are also available in Orlando.
To hire a bodyguard in Miami, call 888.881.8099, write to us in the SMS or send the form. Same-day assignments are often possible; ask.
