Local overview
Executive and VIP Protection in Dallas.
Dallas’s economy, from corporate headquarters and finance to healthcare, brings executives, visiting VIPs and public figures who sometimes need protection planned around their schedules.
Security companies must hold a license from the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) Private Security Program, and their officers need the right DPS registration for the work: non-commissioned (Level II) for unarmed posts and commissioned (Level III) for armed posts. You can check both in TOPS before service begins.
What officers do
Common duties for this kind of property. Your post orders decide exactly what officers do at your site.
Advance planning
Plan routes, venues and schedules ahead of time, and check every location.
Close protection
Stay near the client and keep a safe space around them.
Secure transportation
Coordinate drivers and vehicles, and plan safe arrivals and departures.
Residence and office security
Coordinate with building security at homes, offices and hotels.
Event and travel coverage
Cover public appearances, meetings and travel days.
Discretion
Work quietly and keep the client’s schedule and information private.
Choosing the right coverage
Coverage can be one event, one trip or ongoing. In Texas, personal protection officers need a Personal Protection Officer (Level IV) license, which requires commissioned officer status plus extra training. Ask providers for each agent’s license.
Put these in your request
- Who needs protection and why
- Dates, schedule and locations
- Travel and vehicle needs
- Public or private events
- Confidentiality requirements
- Armed or unarmed preference
What security costs in Dallas
Every quote depends on your site, schedule and duties. These starting rates help you plan before proposals arrive.
| Service | Starting at | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Unarmed officer | From $25 an hour | Standing posts, access control, patrols |
| Armed officer | From $32 an hour | Commissioned (Level III) officers |
| Event security | From $30 an hour per officer | Often with a minimum of about 4 hours per officer |
| Personal protection (PPO) | From $70 an hour | Licensed Personal Protection Officers (Level IV) |
| Fire watch | From $25 an hour | Patrols while fire systems are out of service |
| Mobile patrol | Priced per visit | Depends on visits per night and drive time |
Starting rates. Billing rates cover the officer’s pay plus payroll taxes, insurance, licensing, supervision and company overhead. Your price depends on your site, schedule and duties, and comes from the provider’s written proposal.
Planning hours
One post staffed around the clock needs about 730 officer hours a month. An 8-hour overnight shift every night is about 243 hours. Multiply hours by the hourly rates in each proposal to compare them fairly.
What changes the price
Armed or unarmed
Armed posts cost more because of licensing, training and insurance.
Hours and schedule
Overnight, weekend and holiday hours, and 24/7 coverage, raise the total. One 24/7 post needs about 730 officer hours a month.
Number of posts
Each additional post or patrol adds officer hours, and large sites may need a supervisor.
Contract length
Ongoing contracts are usually priced lower per hour than one-day or short-notice coverage.
Duties and risk
Specialized duties, high-value goods or busy public sites can raise the rate.
What’s included
Supervision, reporting software, vehicles and equipment may be included or billed separately.
Choose with confidence
How to choose a security company.
A license, insurance and good supervision matter as much as the hourly rate. Check these with every provider you consider.
- LicenseTOPS lookup · DPSActive
- OfficersPersonal protection · Level IVConfirmed
- InsuranceGeneral liability · Professional liabilityOn file
- References2 similar clients near Deep EllumCalled
- SupervisionSupervisor visits every 3 hrs · nights and weekendsAgreed
- In writingProposal covers: dates, schedule and locations · travel and vehicle needsSigned
- 1
Check the company license
Look up the company in TOPS, the Texas DPS licensing system, and confirm its license is active for guard services.
- 2
Check officer registrations
Ask which officers will work your site and confirm each one’s DPS registration: non-commissioned for unarmed, commissioned for armed.
- 3
Ask for a certificate of insurance
Request proof of general liability and workers’ compensation coverage, and ask whether you can be named as an additional insured.
- 4
Ask for references
Talk to clients with similar properties, and ask how long they have used the company.
- 5
Ask about supervision
Find out who checks on officers, how often, and who you call at 2 a.m. when something goes wrong.
- 6
Get it in writing
Make sure the proposal covers post orders, staffing, rates for holidays and overtime, how absences are covered, reporting, and how to end the contract.
Get executive and vip protection quotes
Tell us about your site and when you need coverage. Guardix helps connect your request with security companies that can serve Dallas. Each company confirms its own availability, pricing and terms.
Executive and VIP Protection questions
What license does a personal protection officer need in Texas?
A Personal Protection Officer (Level IV) license, which builds on commissioned officer status with additional training.
Can we book protection for one day?
Yes. Many requests are for a single event, meeting or travel day.
Are executive protection agents armed?
Often, but not always. Decide it with the provider based on the risk.
Can agents drive the client?
Some providers offer trained drivers. Ask if driving is included.
How far ahead should we plan?
As early as possible, so the team can plan routes and visit locations.
Will our plans stay private?
They should. Ask the provider how it protects client information and schedules.
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