Meet the leadership behind ISS. Our experienced team delivers trusted security guard services in New York, specializing in executive protection, investigations, and facility security.
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Customer rating of 400+ reviews.
George Kozhar, Founder and CEO of ISS, leads the company with over 30 years of military experience and 24 years as a licensed private investigator. His career has been built on a strong foundation of operational leadership, strategic planning, and a commitment to the highest standards of security and investigation practices.
Under George's leadership, ISS has expanded its range of services, including armed and unarmed guard services, fire safety solutions, private investigations, and executive protection. His emphasis on client trust, service reliability, and continuous improvement remains at the core of ISS's operations today, positioning the company as a trusted partner across New York City's most demanding sectors.
As President and Head of Operations, Michael Kozhar manages ISS's day-to-day security services and client relationships, ensuring seamless delivery of customized protection programs across diverse sectors. He also leads ISS's Executive Protection Division, overseeing protection for high-profile individuals, corporate executives, VIPs, and sensitive asset transports.
Michael's extensive experience includes managing specialized security programs, large public events, and private operations for multinational clients. His leadership in supervising, training, and deploying elite security teams guarantees that ISS consistently exceeds client expectations. His hands-on management approach ensures operational excellence and top-tier security services tailored to every client's specific needs.
Our team combines specialized knowledge across multiple security disciplines, from physical security to investigations and executive protection.
We prioritize hiring veterans who bring exceptional discipline, adaptability, and tactical awareness to every security assignment.
All team members undergo rigorous ongoing professional development beyond state requirements to stay at the forefront of security best practices.
Our security officers undergo a comprehensive vetting process including background checks, physical assessments, and psychological evaluations. Only candidates meeting our exacting standards join the ISS team.
Beyond basic certification, our personnel receive specialized training in threat assessment, emergency response, customer service, and industry-specific security protocols tailored to each client's unique requirements.
Our management structure ensures consistent oversight, quality control, and accountability across all security operations, maintaining our exceptional service standards around the clock.
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Your site’s individualized property evaluation report contains information and analysis that you need to properly manage your site’s security needs. That information includes detailed analysis of the crime rate in your area, site access and parking protocols, and existing security infrastructure. Interior inspection includes analysis of emergency exits, fire suppression capabilities, and alarm infrastructure for emergencies. Exterior inspection includes analysis of structural defects, property lighting, and potential vulnerabilities in building access.
In addition to those inspections, our analysis also considered environmental factors, potential risks from older trees, outside property maintenance, and nearby crime that may overflow to the area. We also examined emergency response planning, including fire evacuation protocols and information supplied to residents about proper evacuation process.
However, a few fundamental problems exist when it comes to access control of the back parking (a big territory). Even though only two issues have ever occurred there, the wide-open access point to that lot may need to be corrected sooner than later as there is a significant uptick in crime in the 62nd precinct.
Furthermore, there are two fundamental surveillance blind spots along the driveway leading to the back parking lot and every common area.
Lastly, however unlikely it may seem, tenants should have resources and a physical guide for situations that may require an evacuation. Whether it be a flood or fire, each tenant should know how to use a fire extinguisher and where to evacuate to during a flood regardless of their proximity to a shoreline.
