Business Details
31 Years
experience
Emergency
services
Your Trusted Partner for Comprehensive Security Solutions
Established in 1995, Embassy Security Group has built a reputation as Chicago's premier private security company. Our team comprises active and retired city, state, and federal law enforcement officers, supported by executive staff with over 300 years of combined experience in senior law enforcement roles. We provide comprehensive security solutions including executive protection, event security, corporate training, and advanced surveillance technologies. Our proprietary security planning methodologies align with ASIS, Department of Defense, and Homeland Security standards, ensuring compliance and resilience.As a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business, we combine military precision with civilian expertise to deliver tailored security strategies. Our clients benefit from fully licensed and insured operations, in-house equipment maintenance, and a proven track record serving over 1,000 television and film productions. With offices in Illinois, Florida, New York, and California, we offer nationwide coverage while maintaining localized service excellence.
Services
TV and Film Production Security
Executive Protection
Security Planning
Corporate Security Training
Portable Surveillance Towers
Crowd Control Solutions
Virtual Security Analytics
Details
- Year established: 1995
Highlights and features
- Veteran-owned with 300+ years of combined law enforcement experience
- Staffed by active and retired federal, state, and city law enforcement officers
- Fully licensed and insured with multiple state certifications
- Proven track record serving 1,000+ television and film productions
- Custom security planning aligned with Department of Defense standards
Associations and certifications
- Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation
- Illinois State Board of Elections
- United States System for Awards Management (SAM)
What people say
Professional and attentive
Trustworthy and proactive
Above and beyond
Consistent dedication
Best security resources
Services
Executive Protection
Our executive protection services combine advanced threat assessment with proactive security measures for high-profile individuals. We implement multi-stage protection cycles including risk assessment, protective intelligence, and tactical operations. Our agents receive specialized training in threat detection, emergency response, and discreet security protocols.
Security Planning
Custom security planning services follow Department of Defense and Homeland Security standards. We develop comprehensive 250-page security programs focusing on compliance, resilience, and adaptability. Our audits utilize retired military security inspectors and proprietary software for detailed security posture analysis.
TV and Film Security
Specialized security solutions for television and film productions include location risk assessment, transportation security, and fan management. We coordinate with production teams to ensure safety compliance while maintaining production efficiency. Our services cover over 1,000 episodes and major industry events annually.
Corporate Security Training
Active shooter response and workplace violence prevention programs tailored to specific industries. Our four-step training system includes policy review, HR response protocols, employee awareness sessions, and emergency readiness drills. Programs meet federal safety compliance requirements.
Portable Surveillance Towers
Deployable surveillance towers equipped with video analytics and audio communication systems provide enhanced security for events and construction sites. Our remote monitoring services combine human oversight with AI-powered threat detection capabilities to optimize security effectiveness.
Questions
What security services do you offer for film productions?
We provide complete security solutions for television and film including location safety planning, transportation security, fan management, and on-set protection services.
Are your security personnel law enforcement trained?
Our team includes active and retired city, state, and federal law enforcement officers with specialized security certifications in multiple jurisdictions.
Do you provide security services outside Chicago?
We operate in Illinois, Florida, New York, California, and Indiana with regional offices in Chicago, New York, and Los Angeles.
What executive protection training do your agents receive?
Our agents train in threat assessment, tactical emergency care, advance team operations, and protective intelligence gathering techniques.
How do you handle emergency security situations?
Our 24/7 emergency response teams implement pre-planned protocols while coordinating with local law enforcement for immediate threat resolution.
Can you provide security for special events?
We offer comprehensive event security including metal detectors, crowd control barriers, mobile command centers, and surveillance systems for any size event.
