Is FSO Guard licensed to provide security everywhere in Florida?

Yes. A Florida Class B security agency license (B3100530) issued by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services is valid statewide, as is our Class A private investigative agency license (A 1000095). Our officers hold Class D (unarmed) and Class G (armed) licenses that are likewise valid in every county. Learn how the classes work in our guide to Florida security license classes.

How do you staff a post in a city where you have no office?

We do not run fake local offices. In Orlando, Tampa and Jacksonville we have officers and supervisors who live in the area and work our accounts there; for other cities we deploy a team for the assignment, quote the travel honestly and tell you before you sign whether the coverage will be local officers, a deployed team or a mix. Recurring accounts get a dedicated field supervisor wherever they are.

Can one contract cover properties in several Florida cities?

Yes, that is the point of a statewide agency. A management company with communities in Miami, Orlando and Tampa, a retailer with stores across the state or a developer with sites in three counties gets one contract, one set of post orders, one reporting portal and one invoice. See our contract security services.

How much do security companies in Florida charge?

Rates depend on the city, whether the officer is armed, the hours and the length of the contract; large metro areas and short-notice or holiday coverage cost more. We give a written quote with a fixed hourly or monthly figure and no hidden fees, and we price transparently against the local market. Our article on security guard cost explains the drivers.

How quickly can you respond in a Florida city outside South Florida?

For Orlando, Tampa and Jacksonville, most posts and patrols start within 24–72 hours; executive protection and event details can often be staffed within a day. For Naples, Fort Myers, Sarasota, the Space Coast, Tallahassee, Pensacola and the Keys, allow a few days for a planned deployment. For emergencies, call 888.881.8099 and we will tell you honestly what can be done today.

Security Company in Florida

Security Company Serving All of Florida

Florida Class B security agency (B3100530) and Class A investigative agency (A 1000095) headquartered in Hollywood, FL: security guards, mobile patrols, HOA and gated community security, event security, executive protection and private investigators for clients anywhere in the state, under one contract.

FSO Guard coordinates security for Florida properties, events and private clients. Our headquarters is in Hollywood, FL. We hold Florida Class B security agency license B3100530 and Class A investigative agency license A 1000095. Local teams serve South Florida, Orlando, Tampa and Jacksonville. Other locations can be covered by deployed teams under an agreed plan.

Security services we provide across Florida

Security guards

Armed and unarmed security officers staff gates, lobbies and overnight posts. We cover offices, shops, warehouses, hospitals, schools, hotels and residential buildings.

Mobile patrol

Marked patrol vehicles provide scheduled coverage without a standing post. Rounds can include lock-ups and alarm response. GPS records show when each site was visited.

HOA and gated communities

Community plans combine gate checks, patrols and amenity rules. Explore HOA security in South Florida or HOA security in Orlando for local options.

Event security

Event security starts with the guest route. Officers manage entry, crowds and restricted areas. Organizers can add VIP escorts and overnight watch.

Executive protection

Executive protection and bodyguards support executives, families and visiting guests. Advance work connects transport, hotels and venues. We also offer Orlando executive protection.

Private investigators

Licensed private investigators across Florida: surveillance, background checks, skip tracing, fraud and litigation support in Miami, Orlando, Tampa, Jacksonville and Southwest Florida.

Construction, fire watch and industrial

Developers and operators can arrange Construction site security, fire watch guards and warehouse and logistics security. The post plan reflects working hours, access points and what remains on site after closing.

Yacht and maritime security

Owners and captains can request Yacht security or maritime investigations. Coverage extends from South Florida to Naples, Tampa Bay and the Keys.

Armed security officer assisting a visitor in a hospital lobby in Florida — Healthcare security post at a medical center in the Tampa Bay area.

Where we work in Florida

South Florida — headquarters

Based in Hollywood, FL, we serve Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach every day. Dedicated pages: Miami, Miami Beach, Brickell & Downtown, Coral Gables, Doral, Hialeah, Kendall, Key Biscayne, Aventura, Sunny Isles Beach, Homestead, Hollywood, Fort Lauderdale, Pembroke Pines, Boca Raton, Delray Beach and Palm Beach. The full list is on our service areas page.

Central Florida

Our Security company in Orlando team covers businesses, HOAs, hotels and events. Officers are based in Orange, Seminole and Osceola counties. The service area also reaches Lakeland, Daytona Beach, Melbourne and the Space Coast.

Tampa Bay

Our Security company in Tampa team covers logistics sites, offices, medical buildings, HOAs and events. Coverage includes Tampa, St. Petersburg, Clearwater, Brandon and Wesley Chapel.

Northeast Florida

Our Security company in Jacksonville team supports ports, business campuses, communities and events. We cover Duval, Clay, St. Johns and Nassau counties, including St. Augustine and Amelia Island.

Southwest Florida, the Panhandle and the Keys

Deployed teams can support events, estates, construction projects and personal protection elsewhere in Florida. Locations include Naples, Fort Myers, Sarasota, Bradenton, Tallahassee, Pensacola and the Keys. Each proposal states the travel costs.

Security officer patrolling a marina dock with moored yachts in Southwest Florida — Evening dock patrol at a marina near Naples.

Why clients across Florida choose one agency

One plan for several sites. Our contract security services can bring a portfolio under one contract. Clients use a shared reporting portal and receive one invoice. Site-specific post orders follow the same service standards.
A clear staffing plan. Before signing, you will know whether local officers, a deployed team or both will cover the site. Travel costs are stated openly.
Named supervision. Each recurring account has a field supervisor. A manager is reachable 24/7 at 888.881.8099.
Qualified officers. Class D and Class G licensed officers are screened and trained for their posts. Read how to choose a security company for questions to ask before choosing a provider.
Help beyond the first report. Our investigators can review suspected theft, fraud or threats after a security incident. Findings are documented for the client’s next steps.
Language support. Officers, investigators and managers work in English, Spanish and Russian.

Get a statewide security quote

Tell us the location, hours and concern you need to address. A supervisor will call back the same day. We will provide a written proposal for one site or a wider portfolio. Call 888.881.8099, text us or use the form below. Learn more about FSO Guard.

Security Company Serving All of Florida