Can Security Guards do Plain Clothes Bodyguarding in Florida?
Yes and No and Sometimes. Security guards (Class D License holders) do not do bodyguarding per se. They can however do plain clothes security only when there are special circumstances that make such dress necessary and only for limited special assignments. Limited is defined by the Division of Licensing as a few days and 3 days is given as their case example. Additionally, if that limited plain clothes assignment requires the carrying of a firearm, the firearm must be carried concealed, and the D-Licensed Security Guard must also hold a G Statewide Firearms License.
