Illinois
Security guard jobs in Illinois
16 open positions at 10 licensed security companies in 4 cities: 0 posted here directly, 16 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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Unarmed Security GuardPay not listed
2W Security is hiring part-time and flex unarmed security guards for a hospital post in the Chicago area. Guards patrol and monitor the premises, follow hospital…
- Part-time and flex
- Hospital post in the Chicago area
- Hospital orientation before starting
Part-timeIllinois PERC cardState-licensed company
Listed from public posting1 month ago · via 2W Security careers pageArmed Patrol OfficerPay not listed
Rescue 8 Safety Services is hiring experienced armed patrol officers in Chicago. Applicants must hold a valid 40-hour certificate, a FOID card, a concealed carry licence…
- Armed patrol
- 40-hour certificate, FOID, CCL and PERC required
- Security operations experience wanted
Full-timeArmedIllinois 40-hour certificate, FOID, CCL and PERCState-licensed company
Listed from public posting1 month ago · via Rescue 8 career boardFlex OfficerPay not listed
Rescue 8 Safety Services in Chicago is filling several flex officer positions on an on-call basis, full-time or part-time, with guaranteed daily pay. Flex officers move…
- On call, full-time or part-time
- Guaranteed daily pay
- Different security roles and sites
Full-timeFlexibleState-licensed company
Listed from public posting1 month ago · via Rescue 8 career boardArmed Security GuardPay not listed
Centinel Security in Lemont is also hiring armed security guards, full-time and part-time, with pay based on experience. The role adds carrying a firearm to the visible…
- Pay depends on experience
- Full-time and part-time
- Armed presence, access control and patrols
Full-timeArmedIllinois PERC, FOID and state firearms training certificateState-licensed company
Listed from public posting1 month ago · via Centinel Security careers pageUnarmed Security Guard$17–$20per hour
Centinel Security, a guard company in Lemont, is hiring unarmed security guards full-time and part-time at $17 to $20 an hour depending on experience. Guards keep a…
- $17–$20/hr by experience
- Full-time and part-time
- Visible presence, access control and patrols
Full-timeIllinois PERC cardState-licensed company
Listed from public posting1 month ago · via Centinel Security careers page
Security OfficerPay not listed
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 posting1 month ago · 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 posting1 month ago · 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 posting1 month ago · 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 posting1 month ago · 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 posting1 month ago · 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 posting1 month ago · 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 posting1 month ago · via Reliance Security careers pageGetting licensed in IllinoisTraining hours, fees, renewal windows, and licensed company rosterIllinois rules
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