Licensed armed protection for Chicagoland.

Armstrong Security places trained, licensed Agents at schools, houses of worship, businesses, and residential properties. We start by understanding your site, then staff it to the standard it needs.

Illinois-licensed private security contractor agency, IDFPR PSCA #122.001579

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Three tiers of Agents, matched to the post

Every site is different. We staff each post with the tier its risk calls for, so you pay for the protection you need and nothing that you don't.

Sentinels

Armed Agents who observe and report

Licensed armed Agents carrying the full duty load-out. They carry the full use-of-force continuum — OC spray, taser, and firearm — and deter through visible presence, direct people verbally, document what happens, and report it.

How Sentinels work

Protectors

Agents trained to engage a threat

Our advanced tier, trained in counter-terrorism response, combatives, and crowd and riot control — for posts where an Agent may have to act, not just report.

How Protectors work

Phalanx

Our highest tier

Every Protector standard, held at 90% or better across two years, plus executive protection training and the judgment complex operations demand. Not great once — great every time.

How Phalanx works

What sets our Agents apart

  • Documented trainingOur Agents train through a structured academy curriculum, and we can show you exactly what they've completed.
  • Led by someone still servingArmstrong is led by an active service member in Special Operations and a certified firearms instructor who holds Agents to that standard.
  • Insured for use of forceA $2,000,000 liability limit that expressly covers use of force, plus a $25,000 dishonesty bond. See the coverage.
  • Priced on the whole contractThe lowest hourly rate is rarely the lowest cost. We'll show you what coverage really costs once turnover, gaps, and risk are counted.

Their presence allows our staff, volunteers, and community members to focus on the mission, knowing that security is in capable and trustworthy hands.

Daniel SchwartzPresident, Chicago Jewish Alliance

Quiet, professional, and on post.

Good security rarely draws attention to itself. Our Agents are trained to deter first, de-escalate when they can, and act decisively when they must.

About Armstrong

Start with a site assessment.

We walk your property, review your risks, and recommend the right coverage.

Request an assessment