The PalAmerican Difference
PalAmerican is the nation’s leader in Full-service Security Services
Protecting Chicago’s Expanding Suburban Business & Educational Communities with Unmatched Expertise
As the Chicagoland suburbs and Northwest Indiana corridor continue to grow, so do security challenges for colleges, commercial properties, and manufacturing facilities. Institutions and businesses require a security partner with deep regional expertise, a proactive approach, and the ability to navigate complex safety requirements.
At PalAmerican Security, we deliver tailored security solutions across higher education campuses, commercial real estate, and manufacturing facilities. Whether securing Rockford University, high-rise offices in Oak Brook, or manufacturing hubs in Joliet, our security professionals are trained to mitigate risks, enhance safety, and promote operational continuity.
Security Challenges in the Greater Chicagoland & Northwest Indiana Region
Local businesses, campuses, and communities face unique security challenges requiring expert solutions:
Increasing Campus Safety Concerns – Colleges and universities must protect students, faculty, and staff while creating a
welcoming and open campus environment.
Securing Higher Education Campuses – Best Practices for Safety & Risk Management
A complete guide to campus safety strategies, active threat management, and compliance requirements for colleges
and universities.
Addressing the Seasonal Unhoused Population in Greater Chicago & Northwest Indiana
Understand the unique seasonal trends of the unhoused population and how PalAmerican Security helps businesses and property managers handle this growing challenge safely and effectively.
SECURITY SOLUTIONS DESIGNED FOR GREATER CHICAGOLAND & NORTHWEST INDIANA
We offer a full range of security services for colleges, commercial properties, and manufacturing facilities.
1. Higher Education Campus Security
Universities and community colleges require specialized security personnel who can balance safety, student engagement, and compliance with federal campus security laws.
- Trained Campus Security Officers – Specialized in student safety, active threat response, and community engagement.
- Access Control & Emergency Response – Managing entry points, responding to emergencies, and enforcing safety protocols.
- Event Security & Visitor Management – Providing a secure presence for student activities, sporting events, and public gatherings.
Why It Matters:
Campus safety incidents can impact enrollment, funding, and reputation.
A proactive security strategy helps students feel safe and institutions
remain compliant.
Securing Higher Education Campuses – Best Practices for Safety & Risk
Management
2. Commercial Real Estate & High-Rise Security
From Oak Brook’s office buildings to bank headquarters in Rosemont, security is crucial for protecting tenants, employees, and visitors.
- Concierge-Style Security Officers – Providing a professional, welcoming presence while enforcing security protocols.
- Access Control & Visitor Management – Allowing only authorized personnel to enter the premises.
- Emergency Response & Risk Assessments – Preparing for and mitigating potential threats before they escalate.
Why It Matters:
A security lapse can lead to reputational damage, tenant turnover, and business disruptions.
3. Manufacturing & Industrial Facility Security
Factories, warehouses, and unionized manufacturing plants across Joliet, Rockford, and NW Indiana require compliance-driven security solutions.
- Industrial Security Officers – Trained to navigate OSHA compliance, workplace safety risks, and union regulations.
- Perimeter Patrols & Access Control – Preventing unauthorized access, theft, and workplace disruptions.
- Workplace Violence Prevention & Emergency Response – Addressing safety concerns and mitigating risks before they escalate.
Why It Matters:
Manufacturing sites must balance productivity with security, creating a safe working environment without disruptions.
WHY PALAMERICAN? A SECURITY PARTNER THAT DELIVERS MORE
What Sets Us Apart in the Chicago Suburbs & NW Indiana?
Industry-Specific Security Training
Our officers receive advanced training in campus security, commercial risk management, and manufacturing facility safety.
Compliance Expertise
We understand unionized workforce requirements, OSHA compliance, and risk mitigation strategies that keep businesses running smoothly.
Local Expertise with National Support
We provide hands-on, locally managed service while leveraging the resources and technology of a national security leader.
Empathetic & Proactive Approach
Our officers are trained to engage professionally with the unhoused population, workplace disputes, and campus incidents, creating safety without escalation.
LET’S BUILD A SAFER CHICAGO & NORTHWEST INDIANA TOGETHER
Jason Begin
President
Gabrielle Eaton
People and Culture Generalist
Amy Morse
Operations Manager
TRUSTED BY CHICAGO’S LEADING INSTITUTIONS AND BUSINESSES
We are proud to secure some of the region’s top educational institutions, businesses, and manufacturing facilities.
Join the growing list of businesses and institutions that trust PalAmerican Security.
Local Stories
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Protecting Chicago’s Expanding Suburban Business & Educational Communities with Unmatched ExpertiseMay 29, 2025Protecting Chicago’s Expanding Suburban Business & Educational Communities with Unmatched Expertise As the Chicagoland suburbs and Northwest Indiana corridor continue -
Security Challenges in the Greater Chicagoland & Northwest Indiana RegionMay 29, 2025Local businesses, campuses, and communities face unique security challenges requiring expert solutions: Increasing Campus Safety Concerns – Colleges and universities
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Chicago's Trusted Security Partner
1000 Jorie Blvd Suite 42, Oak Brook
Email: illinoisinfo@palamerican.com
Local Office: 1-877-360-9455
Toll Free: 1-877-360-9455
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