Security Guard Services & Security Consulting Chicago | Head of Security
Chicago, IL  ·  Schaumburg, IL  ·  Lake Geneva, WI

Security Guard
Services & Consulting

Chicago, Illinois & Nationwide

Head of Security is a Chicago-based security risk management consulting firm using behavioral science and protective intelligence to deliver security guard services, executive protection, threat risk assessments, HASARD training, and cyber protection for businesses, organizations, and individuals across Chicago and beyond.

Who We Are

Your Security Starts Here

Head of Security is a Chicago-based security risk management firm founded by Kurt Cooper, a former Marine Corps infantryman and seasoned private security contractor. Since 2012, we have grown from a security training provider into a centralized hub for security services and solutions.

We use behavioral science and protective intelligence to help people, organizations, and communities understand their risks, strengthen their security posture, and build real-world readiness, before threats become incidents.

Every engagement begins with an intake and initial consultation, followed by a formal threat risk assessment. From there, we deliver tailored solutions across training, consulting, physical security services, and cyber protection.

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Step TRA Process The most structured threat risk assessment methodology in the industry, built on P.L.A.T.E. and P.P.B.T. frameworks.
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Engagement Phases Intake → Assessment → Recommendations → Implementation → Ongoing Advisory.
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Point of Accountability One firm. Every service coordinated and managed through a single relationship.
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Chicagoland Locations Chicago HQ, Schaumburg IL, and Lake Geneva WI, serving clients nationwide.
How We Work

Discover. Plan. Deploy. Oversee.

Every Head of Security engagement follows a disciplined five-phase process, from intake through ongoing advisory, ensuring nothing is left to chance.

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Intake & Initial Consultation
Understand your environment, concerns, and objectives. Surface known and unknown risks.
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Threat & Risk Assessment
14-step TRA using P.L.A.T.E. framework. Every vulnerability identified and scored.
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Solutions Presentation
Tailored recommendations across training, consulting, services, and cyber protection.
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Implementation & Oversight
We coordinate vendors, manage timelines, and oversee execution from start to finish.
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Ongoing Advisory
Continued support, reassessments, intelligence monitoring, and program updates.
Leadership

Real-World Experience. No Exceptions.

Head of Security is led by former military, law enforcement, and counterterrorism professionals. Our leadership doesn't consult on security from a distance, they've operated in it.

This is why our clients trust us with their most sensitive security challenges. Every recommendation is grounded in real experience, not theory.

Former Marine Corps Infantry, USMC
Former CPD Commander, Bureau of Counter Terrorism
Led 300+ specialized personnel across SWAT, Bomb Squad, K9, Drone, Marine units
Aligned with NIST, ISO 31000, and FAIR standards
Operating since 2012, Chicago-based, nationally deployed
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Kurt Cooper
Founder & CEO
Former Marine Corps infantryman and seasoned private security contractor. Founded Head of Security in 2012. Transformed the company into Chicago's premier security risk management firm.
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Tom Lamb
Advisor & Board Member
Retired Commander, Chicago Police Department Bureau of Counter Terrorism. 30+ years of law enforcement leadership across SWAT, Bomb Squad, Drone, K9, Marine, Helicopter, and Mounted units.
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Where We Operate
Chicagoland & Nationwide
Chicago
Illinois
Schaumburg
Illinois
Lake Geneva
Wisconsin
Nationwide
United States
Who We Protect

Industries & Organizations We Serve

Corporations & Enterprises
Small & Mid-Size Businesses
Nonprofit Organizations
Schools & Universities
Houses of Worship
Healthcare Facilities
Retail & Hospitality
Event Venues & Organizers
Executives & VIPs
High-Net-Worth Individuals
Government & Municipalities
Critical Infrastructure
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Your Security Starts Here

Every engagement begins with an intake and initial consultation, no obligation, no pressure. We'll help you understand your risk before we recommend a single solution.

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