Professional Retail Security Guard Services in Miami, Florida
Top Retail Security Company in Miami-Dade County
Theft and organized thieves are on the rise, and they are stealing your hard-earned money. Knight Force Security has guards ready to secure all throughout Kendall and Miami-Dade County.
We make sure our unarmed guards keep your store a safe place to shop while making sure shoplifters, bad employees, and vandals think twice before causing trouble.
Miami’s Most Reliable Retail Security Company
Core Responsibilities as Retail Security Guards
At Knight Force Security, our retail security guards are responsible for protecting customers, employees, and assets by deterring theft. We also monitor surveillance (CCTV), conduct patrols, and manage emergency responses 24/7. We maintain a safe environment by enforcing store policies, handling disruptive individuals, controlling access, and liaising with law enforcement to prevent shoplifting and vandalism.
Loss Prevention & Deterrence: We watch for suspicious behavior, checking customer receipts, monitoring high-theft areas, and detaining individuals who steal and violate Miami laws.
Surveillance & Monitoring: We are trained to operate CCTV systems to monitor store entrances, exits, and floor activity to identify potential security threats.
Patrolling & Access Control: Knight Force Security conducts regular foot patrols of the store, parking garages, and loading docks to identify hazards, unauthorized individuals, or security breaches.
Emergency Response & Safety: We act as first responders during crises, such as medical incidents, fire alarms, or robberies, including initiating evacuations.
At Knight Force, we believe you deserve a safe property without the stress of managing it yourself. Since 2010, our unarmed security guars have provided Kendall property managers with reliable, unarmed security that keeps residents happy and liabilities low.
Residential Communities
We believe your business deserves a security partner that works as hard as you do. Our unarmed guards have protected Kendall’s commercial assets by focusing on one goal: keeping your operations running without interruption.
Commercial Properties
Our unarmed security personnel provide essential protection for high-value inventory, preventing theft, vandalism, and catalytic converter theft through active,, visual, after-hours patrols and, surveillance monitoring.
Automotive Dealerships
Verified Patrols and Up-front Reporting
At Knight Force Security, we believe that a security plan is only as good as the team executing it. We don't just promise protection; we prove it. Since 2010, we have used advanced technology to ensure our unarmed retail security guards are active and your retail property is secured.
Verified Digital Patrol Logs
Incident & Maintenance Reporting
24/7 Command Center Support
Miami Unarmed Security Guards FAQs
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An unarmed security guard is a trained professional who provides safety and surveillance without the use of a firearm. At Knight Force, we believe that the most effective security is rooted in vigilance and communication rather than force.
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For most property managers in Kendall and South Florida, choosing unarmed security over armed options comes down to three main factors: cost, liability, and community atmosphere.
While armed guards are necessary for high-risk sites like banks or jewelry stores, unarmed security is often the smarter, more effective choice for residential communities, retail centers, and office buildings.
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To work as an unarmed security guard in Miami, Florida, you must obtain a Class "D" Security Officer License. All our security guards have this license which is issued by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS), Division of Licensing.
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Yes, Knight Force’s unarmed guards are capable have surveilling 24/7 across all residential and commercial properties, and dealership lots.
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Yes. In Florida, every unarmed guard must hold a Class "D" Security Officer License. This requires a criminal background check through the FBI and Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE). Guards must also be at least 18 years old and have a clean record regarding felonies or recent violent crimes.
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While their main focus is safety, unarmed guards often handle Access Control (checking IDs, logging visitors), monitoring CCTV feeds, and providing basic customer service (giving directions or assisting guests).
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Costs vary based on the location and the specific duties required. Generally, you can expect to pay between $20 and $35 per hour per guard. This fee covers the guard's wages, licensing, insurance, and the agency’s administrative overhead.
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