45 years in business. Valle Services provides Hyde Park security guards for cafes, restaurants, shops and offices. Our unarmed guards serve Chicago and all suburbs, 24/7, with overnight shifts and patrol rounds.
In the news: Five businesses, including coffee shops near 53rd Street and Hyde Park Boulevard and on E. 55th Street, were broken into before dawn on Sep 25, according to FOX 32 and NBC Chicago. Our break-in roundup lists other reported cases.
Hyde Park Security Guards for 53rd and 55th Street
Hyde Park has a lively, walkable business district. Coffee shops, bookstores, restaurants, salons and cleaners line 53rd Street and 55th Street, with more shops around Hyde Park Boulevard. Customers range from neighbors on their lunch break to visitors in the evening.
That mix means busy days and quiet nights. Cafes open before sunrise and need someone watching while the owner unlocks, and evening restaurants need help at closing. A guard fits both ends of the day.
What Our Guards Do
Early opening
A guard on site while you unlock, turn on the machines and bring in deliveries.
Closing and cash handling
A guard present when the last customer leaves, the till is counted and the doors are locked.
Front-door presence
A friendly uniformed guard at the door, there to welcome people and to help your staff if there is a problem.
Walk-out escorts
Staff walked to their cars or the Metra stop after a late shift.
Overnight shifts and patrol rounds
Guards on overnight shifts, with scheduled patrol rounds of front doors, rear doors, garages and lots between your closing and opening.
Daily written shift reports
A written report of every shift, plus incident reports you can share with police, your landlord and your insurer.
Who We Help in Hyde Park
- Coffee shops, cafes and restaurants
- Retail shops, bookstores and salons
- Professional and medical offices
- Apartment and mixed-use building owners: lobby and unarmed guard coverage
- Lots and garages: see parking lot security
How It Works
1. Call or text
Tell us the address, your hours and what you are worried about.
2. We walk the site with you
We look at the front, the back door and where cash is handled, then suggest a plan.
3. We staff it
A guard arrives on your schedule, and you receive a daily written shift report.
Hyde Park Security FAQ
Can I hire a guard only for opening and closing?
Yes. Many cafes begin with the first and last hour of the day. We can add hours later.
Armed or unarmed?
Most cafes and shops choose unarmed guards. The armed vs. unarmed guide explains how to decide, and our cost guide covers what drives the price. Armed guards are available for assignments that call for armed coverage.
Do you staff overnight shifts and patrol rounds?
Yes. We staff overnight shifts and patrol rounds in Hyde Park. Tell us your closing and opening hours and we will set the schedule with you, and you get a daily written shift report.
Can several businesses share one guard?
Often, yes. If your business is near others that want coverage, Valle can arrange a shared guard. Whether it works depends on how close the sites are, so we look at the addresses first. You still get a daily written shift report. For garages and lots, see parking lot security.
Can you help with an event or a short-term job?
Yes. We staff one-time shifts as well as long-term posts, including event staff.
Are you licensed and bonded in Illinois?
Yes. Valle Services is licensed in Illinois and bonded, and has been in business for 45 years.
Nearby neighborhood coverage: Valle Services also staffs guards in these Chicago neighborhoods: Beverly security guards, Bronzeville security guards, Portage Park security guards and Lincoln Park security guards. See every neighborhood and suburb we serve on our Areas We Serve page.
Related Coverage
- Chicago business break-ins: what has been reported and what to do
- Chicago security guard company
- Guards for other sites: construction sites, warehouses, hotels and event staff
- All areas we serve
For downtown Chicago offices, hotels and retail, see Loop security guards.
Get a Free Proposal
Tell us your address, your hours and what happened, and we’ll recommend coverage that fits.
Call or Text 630-212-8938, 24/7
