What is bodyguard?
Bodyguard refers to professional security services provided by licensed, vetted specialists. Whether you are a private individual, a company, or an event organizer, working with verified professionals ensures the protection you need is delivered by people who are trained, insured and accountable.
Why verification matters
Not all security providers are equal. On Vigi every provider completes identity verification plus license, insurance and certification checks — reviewed individually by our operations team — before they can receive client requests. That is the difference between hiring a professional and taking a risk.
What affects cost
Pricing for bodyguard depends on the number of personnel, duration, location, armed requirements, language needs and how urgent the booking is. As a rule of thumb, hourly rates typically range from $50 to $200 per officer depending on the service type — armed detail and executive protection sit at the top of that range, while standard event security is at the lower end. Most bookings run 4 to 12 hours, and you set your budget inside your request, with matched providers responding to it — no platform fee for customers, ever.
How Vigi works
Submit one request with your location, date and requirements. The matching engine applies hard filters — verification, service compatibility, coverage area and availability — then ranks providers by service match, location, capability, rating and verification. You receive up to three qualified matches in round one, and can open a second round for up to three more.
What to look for in a provider
Three things matter most when you compare security providers: 1) verification status — has the provider passed identity, license and insurance checks; 2) coverage area — do they actually operate in your city; and 3) responsiveness — providers on Vigi typically respond to a matching opportunity within 24 hours. A provider with a verified badge, local coverage and a strong rating is almost always a safer choice than an unvetted alternative.
Getting started
Create a free customer account and submit your first request in about two minutes. Your contact details stay private until you accept a match — providers must purchase lead access before they can reach you.