Illinois
Security guard jobs in Illinois
11 open positions at 7 licensed security companies in 3 cities: 0 posted here directly, 11 listed from the companies' own postings with a link to apply. No recruiter layer.
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What guards make in Illinois
A guard with 1–3 years of experience typically earns $18.50–$20.75/hr here (state median $18.98, national $18.28, BLS OES data).
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LawDog Security and Investigations, based on South Pulaski Road in Chicago, hires security officers who hold a 20-hour certificate and an Illinois PERC card and pass…
- 20-hour certificate and PERC card required
- State and federal background checks, references
- Two interviews with senior staff
Full-timeIllinois PERC + 20-hour certificateState-licensed company
Listed from public postingyesterday · via LawDog employment application pageArmed Security SpecialistPay not listed
Tactical Security also hires armed security specialists in the Chicago area. They need everything asked of unarmed specialists (18 or older, a high school diploma or…
- Same minimums as unarmed, plus firearms training
- State-approved firearms course certificate
- Valid Illinois FOID card
Full-timeArmedIllinois PERC + state firearms course + FOIDState-licensed company
Listed from public postingyesterday · via Tactical Security job opportunities pageUnarmed Security SpecialistPay not listed
Tactical Security in Chicago employs unarmed security specialists for Illinois and Wisconsin assignments. Minimum requirements: 18 or older, a high school diploma or…
- Illinois and Wisconsin assignments
- 18+ with a high school diploma or GED
- Valid driver's licence, car and cell phone
Full-timeIllinois PERC card (or Wisconsin security permit)State-licensed company
Listed from public postingyesterday · via Tactical Security job opportunities pageSecurity GuardPay not listed
Sanders Security in Kankakee says it is now hiring security guards for its business, warehouse, apartment complex, manufacturing and construction clients. Applicants…
- Now hiring security guards
- Illinois PERC card needed before you apply
- 18+ for unarmed posts
Full-timeIllinois PERC cardState-licensed company
Listed from public postingyesterday · via Sanders Security application page
Armed Security GuardPay not listed
Illinois Security Services is also hiring armed guards for Chicago and the suburbs. Requirements listed: at least 21, a valid PERC, a 40-hour training certificate and a…
- 30+ years in business
- Chicago plus north and south suburbs
- Full-time and part-time
Full-timeFlexibleArmedIllinois PERC + 40-hour certificate + FOID; 21+State-licensed company
Listed from public postingyesterday · via Illinois Security Services employment pageUnarmed Security GuardPay not listed
Illinois Security Services, a Chicago firm with more than 30 years in business, is accepting applications for unarmed guards for current and future full-time and…
- 30+ years in business
- Chicago plus north and south suburbs
- Full-time and part-time, current and future openings
Full-timeFlexibleIllinois PERC + 20-hour training certificate; 19+State-licensed company
Listed from public postingyesterday · via Illinois Security Services employment page
Corporate Inspector / Field Training ManagerPay not listed
Reliance Security is hiring a salaried Corporate Inspector and Field Training Manager to conduct site inspections, deliver training, and cover a post two or three days a…
- Salaried position
- Inspections, training, and 2–3 post days a week
- Must be armed-qualified and proficient in Microsoft Office
Full-timeFlexibleArmedIllinois PERC + FOID + firearms trainingState-licensed company
Listed from public postingyesterday · via Reliance Security careers pageArmed Security OfficerPay not listed
Reliance Security in Chicago is hiring armed security officers. The company requires a state ID or driver's licence, FOID card, PERC, the 20-hour unarmed course and…
- Must supply own firearm and body armor
- Discounted armed training through the company's academy if you lack it
- Bank, dispensary, construction and film-set posts
Full-timeArmedIllinois PERC + FOID + 20-hour unarmed + firearms trainingState-licensed company
Listed from public postingyesterday · via Reliance Security careers pageSecurity OfficerPay not listed
HLSA Inc. Security and Investigations, a growing Chicago agency, is hiring full-time and part-time security officers for multiple locations and shifts and advertises…
- Same-day hiring opportunities
- Full-time and part-time, multiple locations and shifts
- Competitive pay and benefits (amounts not listed)
Full-timeFlexibleIllinois PERC + 20-hour basic training; 1 year experienceState-licensed company
Listed from public postingyesterday · via HLSA employment page
Armed Security OfficerPay not listed
Guardian Security Services is recruiting armed security officers for its Chicagoland accounts, which include financial institutions and manufacturing and industrial…
- Armed posts at financial institutions and industrial sites
- Family-owned, promotes from within
- Training programme described as extensive
Full-timeFlexibleArmedIllinois PERC + 40-hour firearms training + FOIDState-licensed company
Listed from public postingyesterday · via Guardian Security Services careers pageSecurity OfficerPay not listed
Guardian Security Services, a family-owned Chicagoland company based in Blue Island, lists open security officer roles alongside doorperson, site supervisor, field…
- Family-owned Chicagoland firm
- Extensive training programme, promotes from within
- Financial, manufacturing and industrial posts
Full-timeFlexibleIllinois PERC + 20-hour basic trainingState-licensed company
Listed from public postingyesterday · via Guardian Security Services careers pageGetting licensed in Illinois
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