Looking for security guard services in Miami, tonight, this week or for the next year? FSO Guard is a licensed Florida security guard company providing armed and unarmed security guards for hire across Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach: uniformed or plain-clothes, for one shift or a multi-year contract. Officers are vetted, trained and supervised by our own field team, a relief officer is always available, and a supervisor answers the phone 24/7.
Security guard services we provide in Miami
- Unarmed security guards: Class D licensed officers for access control, front desks, lobbies, patrols and events. The right choice for most properties.
- Armed security guards: Class G licensed officers for high-value inventory, cash handling, estates and threat situations.
- Private security guards for homes, estates and families: uniformed at the gate or plain-clothes with the household; see the private security section below.
- Plain-clothes officers for retail loss prevention, executive floors and events where a uniform would be out of place.
- Concierge security officers who combine hospitality with access control for condominiums and hotels.
- Overnight and night security guards: 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. posts for construction sites, warehouses, dealerships and vacant property.
- Mobile patrol: randomized vehicle checks and alarm response when you need presence rather than a full-time post.
- Fire watch guards: code-compliant officers and logs when alarm or sprinkler systems are down.
- Event security guards: parties, galas, concerts, festivals and corporate events.
- Bodyguards and executive protection: when a person, not a place, needs protecting.
Who hires security guards from us
Businesses
- Retail stores, plazas and car dealerships
- Offices, lobbies and corporate campuses
- Warehouses, distribution and logistics yards
- Construction sites and equipment lots
- Medical offices, clinics and pharmacies
- Hotels, restaurants and short-term rentals
Residential
- Condominium and HOA front desks and gates
- Private estates and waterfront villas
- Vacant homes, listings and rentals
- Overnight coverage while owners travel
Events
- Private parties and weddings
- Corporate events, galas and product launches
- Nightlife, festivals and concerts
- Yacht parties and boat shows
Urgent situations
- Fire watch when alarms or sprinklers are down
- Employee terminations and workplace disputes
- Break-ins, vandalism and squatters
- Hurricane preparation and recovery
- Deliveries of cash, jewelry or equipment
Security guard company vs. hiring a guard directly
Florida law is clear: security services may only be sold by a licensed security agency (Class B), and every officer must hold a state-issued Class D license, or Class G if armed. Hiring an individual “security guy” directly makes you the employer of record, with no liability insurance behind him, no relief when he is sick and no one to call at 3 a.m. A licensed security guard company gives you what the individual cannot:
- Verified licensing and background checks. We check the Class D and Class G licenses of every officer before the first shift and repeat drug and background screening during employment.
- Insurance: general liability and the coverage the state requires, with a certificate of insurance for your landlord, association or municipality on request.
- Relief and continuity: a trained replacement when an officer is sick, on vacation or leaves; the post is never empty.
- Supervision: field supervisors visit posts unannounced, check uniforms and logs and replace no-shows fast.
- Written post orders and reports: the officer knows exactly what to do at your site and you get a report after every shift.
- Scale: one officer today, twelve for an event on Saturday, a permanent 24/7 post next month.
Private security for homes, estates and families in Miami
Not every client is a business. For families, estates and individuals we run a separate private security program built around a household rather than a site: discretion, a team matched to the family, and a plan that fits the way you actually live. Everything below is delivered by the same licensed officers and supervisors as our commercial posts.
Who uses private security in Miami
- Families in luxury neighborhoods: Miami Beach, Star and Fisher Island, Coral Gables, Pinecrest, Golden Beach, Bal Harbour, Fort Lauderdale’s Las Olas Isles.
- Newcomers relocating to South Florida who want a security assessment of the new home and a trusted team from day one.
- Executives, entrepreneurs and public figures whose profile follows them home.
- Seasonal residents and yacht owners who need the property or vessel watched while they are away.
- Individuals under threat: domestic situations, harassment, litigation, a leaked address.
- Hosts of private events at home: parties, weddings, fundraisers.
What a private security program can include
- Residential security officers: Gate, driveway and interior posts: uniformed or plain clothes, day, night or 24/7. Officers screen visitors, contractors and deliveries, watch cameras, patrol the grounds and write daily reports. Armed coverage for estates with high-value contents or elevated threat.
- Mobile patrol for residences: Randomized drive-by and walk-around checks of your home when a full-time post is not needed, while you travel, overnight or during hurricane season. See mobile patrol.
- Personal protection: Bodyguards and executive protection agents for family members, including school runs, travel, events, and appearances, with female agents available.
- Security drivers: Trained drivers for daily movements, airport transfers and travel within Florida, in your vehicle or ours.
- Private event security: Discreet officers for parties, weddings and gatherings at your home or venue: guest lists, parking, valuables and the neighbors’ peace. See event security.
- Yacht and dock security: Officers on board and at the dock for your vessel; see yacht security.
- Residential security assessment: A walk-through of the property with recommendations on access points, lighting, cameras, alarm response, staff vetting and procedures, useful when you buy, rent or renovate.
- Investigations and staff vetting: Background checks on household staff, nannies, drivers and contractors; investigation of theft, harassment or threats by licensed private investigators.
How a private security program starts
- Confidential consultation: the household, the property, the routine, the concerns.
- Assessment and proposal: the mix of officers, patrols, protection and technology that fits, with a written price.
- Team selection: officers and agents matched to the household by experience, language and manner; profiles shared in advance.
- Procedures: post orders, visitor and contractor rules, emergency contacts, privacy expectations.
- Operations and review: 24/7 dispatch, a single supervisor as your contact, and adjustments as your needs change.
Private security guards near you: Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach
When people search for “security guard companies near me” in South Florida, what they need is an officer who can be on post quickly and a supervisor who knows the area. FSO Guard is headquartered in Hollywood, FL, between Miami and Fort Lauderdale, with officers living across all three counties, so response times are short in both directions:
- Miami-Dade: Brickell and Downtown, Miami Beach, Coral Gables, Doral, Hialeah, Kendall, Aventura, Sunny Isles Beach, Key Biscayne and Homestead.
- Broward: Hollywood, Hallandale Beach, Fort Lauderdale, Pembroke Pines and Weston, Davie, Plantation and Pompano Beach.
- Palm Beach: Boca Raton, Delray Beach and West Palm Beach.
Statewide contracts and posts in Orlando, Tampa and Jacksonville are handled through our Florida security services page.
How hiring a security guard works
- Call, text us or send the form. Tell us the address, dates, hours and what worries you.
- Get a written quote the same day: hourly rate, number of officers, armed or unarmed, start time.
- Approve and schedule. For long-term posts we visit the site and write post orders; for urgent one-time coverage we brief the officer by phone and on arrival.
- Officer on post, in the uniform you chose: black polo, suit or high-visibility, with supervisor check-ins and a report after every shift.
What a security guard actually does on post
A good officer is mostly prevention. On a typical Miami post our guards control access and verify visitors, vendors and deliveries against your list; patrol the interior and perimeter on a randomized schedule; watch cameras and respond to alarms; de-escalate disputes before they become incidents; escort staff and cash; enforce parking and property rules; coordinate with police and fire when an incident requires it; and write a daily activity report you receive by e-mail. Read more in what a security guard does.
Security guard rates in Miami
Guards are billed per officer per hour. The rate depends on armed or unarmed coverage, the schedule (long-term contracts cost less per hour than one-time or short-notice coverage), overnight, weekend and holiday shifts, and special requirements such as bilingual officers or business attire. We send exact numbers in writing; no vague ranges over the phone. For a detailed explanation of what drives the price, read how much a security guard costs in Miami.
Why hire security guards from FSO Guard
- Licensed Florida security agency (Class B, license B3100530) with Class D and Class G officers and the insurance the state requires.
- Officers you would want representing your business, selected for presentation, judgment and communication, not just a license.
- Real supervision. Field supervisors check posts and replace no-shows quickly.
- Reports after every shift, incident notifications immediately.
- English, Spanish and Russian speaking officers for Miami’s international clientele.
- One provider for guards, patrols, protection details and private investigations. FSO Guard is also a licensed Class A investigative agency.
Not sure which service fits? Read our checklist for choosing a security company in Miami, or simply call; we will tell you what you need and what you do not.
Service area
Security guard services in Miami, Brickell, Downtown, Miami Beach, Coral Gables, Doral, Hialeah, Kendall, Aventura, Sunny Isles, Hallandale Beach, Hollywood, Fort Lauderdale, Pembroke Pines, Pompano Beach, Boca Raton and West Palm Beach.
Call 888.881.8099, write to us in the SMS or send the form: a supervisor replies within minutes during business hours.
