Hire Bodyguard Services in New York, NY

Do bodyguards in New York need DCJS registration?

Yes. All security guards and bodyguards operating for compensation in New York must be registered with the DCJS. The employing firm must hold a Security Guard Company license. Verify both before any engagement — license numbers are available on request.

How much does executive protection in NYC cost?

Executive protection in NYC starts at $85/hr for a single-agent detail. Multi-agent Wall Street and diplomatic-grade details (2-4 agents) typically run $170-$480/hr. Daily executive protection programs (10-12 hrs/day for 5-day work weeks) start around $4,250/week and scale up with team size, armed coverage, and complexity. UN General Assembly week and major financial events command priority booking premiums.

Do you provide executive protection for Wall Street and financial district principals?

Yes. Wall Street executive protection is one of our highest-volume NYC verticals — covering fund managers, bank executives, hedge fund principals, and visiting institutional investors. Litigation-period coverage, lobby coordination at major Midtown and Financial District buildings, and discreet vehicle/subway transitions are standard. Our agents understand the operational tempo of financial services.

Can armed bodyguards operate in New York City?

Armed protection in NYC requires a Carry Business Permit administered through the NYPD License Division — among the most restrictive armed-carry requirements in the US. All GetProtectors armed agents operating in NYC hold current authorization. Many NYC venues (corporate buildings, federal facilities, UN compound) prohibit private armed carry on-site regardless of permit; our agents handle armed/unarmed transitions.

How does protection work in dense Manhattan environments?

Our NYC-trained agents use pedestrian-optimized formation protocols, mass transit coverage procedures, and vertical building security coordination — all distinct from suburban or vehicle-centric protection programs. Subway-aware close protection, lobby handoffs at major Midtown buildings, and crowd-management protocols for Times Square / Fifth Avenue corridors are baseline skills.

Do you cover The Hamptons, Long Island, and Greenwich?

Yes. GetProtectors provides coverage across the greater New York metro area including The Hamptons, Long Island, Westchester, Northern New Jersey, and Greenwich Connecticut. Estate security in these areas and weekend-pattern coverage (Manhattan-to-Hamptons) are common engagements. Travel fees may apply for locations beyond Manhattan.

How quickly can I hire a bodyguard near me in NYC?

Same-day confirmation is available across Manhattan and the outer boroughs in most cases, typically within 2-4 hours. For multi-agent diplomatic-grade details, UN General Assembly week coverage, or court-day protection programs, 24-72 hours advance notice is recommended.