Close Protection · United States

Armed Bodyguard in New York


Professional close protection & VIP security.
New York City

Iconic, and intensely complex.

New York City is one of the world's most iconic destinations — the same energy that draws the wealthiest visitors to its Fifth Avenue penthouses and Broadway also makes it one of its most complex security environments.

Algoz provides professional bodyguard services in New York through a network of locally licensed security professionals, many with NYPD, FBI or U.S. Secret Service backgrounds, coordinated and quality-assured by our international team.

Why Close Protection is Essential in New York

Concentrated, predictable risk.

Kidnapping

Targeted Robbery

HNWIs at JFK or Newark or in high-value vehicles are known targeting profiles.

Robbery

Flash Robbery

Organised theft can affect luxury zones including SoHo and Fifth Avenue.

Events

Event Complexity

NYFW, the Met Gala and Times Square NYE draw massive crowds and media.

Transport

Ground Dependency

Congestion between townhouses, hotels and airports requires integrated movement.

Exposure

Social Media Targeting

Visible wealth online is cited by the NYPD as raising follow-home risk.

Armed

Armed Agents

For NYFW, the Met Gala and high-profile events, full VIP protection with rigorous standards.

Bodyguard Services in New York

Licensed, armed where required.

CPOs

Close Protection Officers

NYS licensing with proven executive-protection credentials, configured to brief.

Female

Female CPOs

Fully qualified female operatives, a distinction few in the US market offer at this tier.

Transport

Armoured Transport

Mercedes S-Class and V-Class or SUV fleet, with armoured variants on request.

Airport

Airport Transfers — JFK, LGA & EWR

Meet-and-greet with protective overwatch from arrival through delivery.

Operations

24/7 Operations Coverage

Escalation and extraction initiated within minutes of an incident.

Concierge

Concierge + Protection

Reservations, transfers and VIP access, fully integrated with protection.

Hire an Armed Bodyguard in New York

From USD 600 to 2,000 per operative, per day.

Armed configurations, armoured packages and team deployments are quoted to your brief. Standard mobilisation within 48 hours.

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New York Licensing (Security Guard Act)

Why armed protection in New York must be licensed.

In New York, security personnel are registered under the Security Guard Act of 1992 (Article 7-A of the General Business Law), administered by the Department of State’s Division of Licensing Services. Carrying a firearm on duty requires separate armed-guard registration together with a valid New York pistol licence and the prescribed firearms training. Protection is delivered strictly within this licensed framework.

Algoz coordinates armed protection in New York exclusively through this licensed framework, with every operative licensed, NDA-bound and discreet. See how our close protection works, add concierge and secure transport, or extend to Miami and London.

Indicative Investment

What protection in New York costs.

Rates for the United States are confirmed on enquiry; as a market guide, professional close protection across our regions starts from around USD 450 per day for a single principal on twelve-hour cover. Specialist profiles, armed or armoured requirements, short-notice mobilisation and peak season carry a premium. Read our full close protection pricing guide, how a security driver works, and how modern close protection is run.

Important Legal Notice — Security & Close Protection

Algoz FZ-LLC (Trade License 5033995 | TRN 105119056700001) is licensed for Businessmen Services and Lifestyle Development Consultancy by RAKEZ. We do not directly provide armed or unarmed security, bodyguard or close-protection services. All operational execution is performed exclusively by licensed third-party partners holding the necessary local permits. We provide direct assistance and support in partnership with local regulated providers, complying with local laws. Clients are responsible for obtaining any required approvals. Armed services require a minimum 30-day lead time for authorisation, which may be refused. All activities comply with UAE laws and RAKEZ regulations.

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Armed Bodyguard in New York — Frequently Asked Questions

Why use Algoz rather than hiring a local security agency in New York directly?

Because vetting an unknown local security agency in New York yourself is where the real risk lies. Standards, licensing and discipline vary widely between firms, and a principal cannot tell a properly licensed, reliable operator from an underqualified one until something goes wrong in the field, when it is already too late. Algoz knows the New York market in United States: we have already worked with these providers, vetted them and kept only the best. Engage us and we select the right team for your profile, brief them under NDA and supervise them closely against our own standard throughout — so you gain genuine local knowledge and full licensing without gambling on an untested agency. One accountable point of contact owns the outcome, and you are never left managing an unfamiliar vendor in a foreign city.

Can you provide licensed armed protection for visiting principals in New York?

Yes, where lawful. Licensed, vetted officers cover airports, the UN, residences and events for visiting principals and their families, arranged through one coordinator for executive assistants and family offices under NDA.

How much does a bodyguard in New York City cost?

Close protection in New York starts from USD 600 to 2,000 per operative per day for armed protection. Armed configurations, armoured vehicle packages and multi-operative teams are quoted on your specific brief.

Do I need an armed or unarmed bodyguard in New York?

It depends on your threat profile, movement requirements and preference. Our team conducts an initial threat assessment to advise. Armed operatives hold proper NYS licensing.

Can you provide a female bodyguard in New York City?

Yes. Algoz maintains female close protection operatives for New York, holding identical qualifications and training to their male counterparts, available for sole-principal and mixed-team deployments.

How far in advance should I book?

For standard visits, a minimum of 72 hours. For NYFW, the Met Gala, Times Square NYE and the US Open, we recommend booking four to six weeks ahead. Short-notice requests are accommodated where operatives are available.

Do your bodyguards in New York speak English?

Yes. All operatives deployed for international clients are English-speaking. Our team also communicates in Russian, Arabic, Italian, French, Spanish and Portuguese.

What areas of New York City do you cover?

All five boroughs, including Manhattan (Upper East Side, Tribeca, SoHo, Midtown, Financial District), Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx and Staten Island, plus JFK, LGA and EWR airports.

Can you provide security during New York Fashion Week?

Yes. NYFW is a specialist deployment requiring advance planning, crowd management, VIP showroom and after-party access management and dedicated extraction routes, planned from sixty days prior.

Can Algoz combine security with VIP concierge in New York?

Yes. We provide close protection, armoured transport, hotel placement, reservations, NYFW and Met Gala access, aviation and all ground logistics as a single integrated service.

Can the client choose the bodyguard they prefer?

In many cases, yes. Given sufficient notice, and provided the request can be accommodated without compromising safety, the client may select the profile of the operative, and in most engagements is offered this choice. It cannot, however, override our professional security assessment, which always takes precedence.