Security Guards in Northwest Indiana
AESS provides armed and unarmed security guards in Merrillville, Gary and Hammond, and across Lake and Porter counties, including Crown Point, Hobart, Schererville, Highland, Munster, Portage and Valparaiso. With 45 years of experience, we cover warehouses, plants, retail, offices and apartment communities 24/7, as part of our coverage across Wisconsin and Indiana.
Our guards handle access control, patrols, incident response and after-hours watch, and they report everything that happens on your property.
Our Security Services in Northwest Indiana
Northwest Indiana is built around heavy industry and freight. Ports of Indiana-Burns Harbor, on Lake Michigan in Porter County, hosts more than 30 companies, including three steel mills, and connects to Class I railroads and to I-80, I-90, I-94 and I-65. Steel, limestone and coal move through the port, and freight moves in and out by ship, barge, rail and truck.
That freight flow makes gate and dock coverage important. Sites in Gary, Hammond, Merrillville and across Lake and Porter counties often need truck check-in, visitor logs, yard patrols and guards who are visible at shift change. Plants and warehouses also need coverage for nights, weekends and holiday shutdowns, when buildings are empty. AESS sets each post around your gates, docks and hours, and we can add scheduled patrol checks where a full-time guard is not needed. Our guards report everything that happens on your property. Call or text 630-943-2291 for a free security assessment.
Unarmed Security Guards
Unarmed guards fit most retail floors, offices, lobbies and apartment buildings. They are trained in surveillance, customer service, emergency response and de-escalation.
Armed Security Guards and Off-Duty Police
For higher-risk posts, cash handling or late-night lots, we staff armed security guards and off-duty police. Every armed post starts with a written plan for your site.
Warehouse, Plant and Distribution Security
Gate and dock coverage, truck check-in, visitor logs, yard patrols and visible guards at shift change along the I-65, I-80/94 and US 30 corridors. See warehouse and industrial security.
High-Risk Terminations
When a firing or layoff may turn hostile, we plan the day with your HR team and stay until the person is off the property. See high-risk employee termination security.
Northwest Indiana Coverage Areas
- Merrillville and the US 30 corridor — retail centers, medical offices, hotels and corporate sites
- Gary — industrial sites, warehouses, apartment communities and parking lots
- Hammond, Highland and Munster — retail, offices, healthcare and residential properties
- Crown Point, Schererville and Hobart — shopping centers, construction sites and communities
- Portage and Valparaiso (Porter County) — distribution centers, plants and offices
Supplemental security for hotels and venues: we add trained guards for hotels and venues that already have in-house security, for busy weekends, conventions and large events. See event staff and security.
Northwest Indiana Security FAQ
Are your guards licensed in Indiana?
Yes. AESS guards are licensed in Indiana and Wisconsin.
Do you cover Lake and Porter counties?
Yes. We cover Gary, Hammond, Merrillville and the surrounding Lake and Porter County communities.
How do we get started?
Call or text 630-943-2291, 24/7, for a free security assessment. We set posts and hours around your site and shifts.
Get Security in Northwest Indiana
Call or text 630-943-2291, 24/7, or contact AESS for a free security assessment.