Company Overview
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Guard First is an all-in-one provider of proficient emergency response training, event safety, and disaster readiness consulting for individuals, schools, non-profits, small businesses, and corporations throughout the country. Our purpose is to save lives and prevent emergencies through highly skilled response training that builds trust, demonstrates regard, and empowers learners to apply life-saving techniques to any individual in need, under any circumstances.
Company Founding
The Guard First Security company starts as a small local security services provider.
Expansion to Regional Markets
Guard First Security expands its service area to neighboring cities and regions. The company establishes its first regional office.
Introduction of Advanced Technology
The company embraces technology, implementing a state-of-the-art tracking system that provides real-time visibility of shipments to clients.
ISO Certification
The company gains national recognition for its Achieves ISO 9001 certification for quality management. Expands into the government and critical infrastructure security markets. 2020: Global Expansion
Community Outreach
The newly merged company launches a community outreach program to promote safety and security awareness.
History Of Guard First
With years of security experience, we are industry leaders in providing affordable and efficient security solutions. We take pride in collaborating with our customers to determine exactly what their security concerns are and develop integrated security plans of action. Our security advisors receive industry-leading training, combined with superior customer service to satisfy any security needs.
The reputation and recognized expertise of Guard First are based on the professionalism, knowledge, and know-how of its teams. Guard First has a team of consultants and senior engineers who contribute to the success of large projects of consulting services & support in the State of Illinois. These experts, covering several skill areas (physical security services, safety/security, threat assessment processes, risk assessments, property and materials protection, events security, etc.), comb various teams and project management assignments, and combine their daily activities around the 4 core values:
- Research Excellence
- Total customer satisfaction
- Quality and consistency
- Personal and social development
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Meet Our Staff
United for Your Safety
Alisson Taylor
Team Manager
Roger Craig
CEO
Allan Cooper
CTO