Blue Island, IL
Security guard jobs in Blue Island, Illinois
2 open positions from licensed security companies: 0 posted here directly, 2 listed from the companies' own postings with a link to apply. No recruiter layer.
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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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 posting1 month ago · 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 posting1 month ago · via Guardian Security Services careers pageMore security jobs in Illinois3 other Illinois cities hiring right now3 cities
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Questions guards ask about Blue Island
What license do I need for security guard jobs in Blue Island?
Illinois requires a Permanent Employee Registration Card (PERC) from IDFPR, plus 20 hours of basic security training within 30 days of starting work, 8 more hours within 6 months, and 8 hours of refresher training every year. Confirm current rules with the Illinois Dept. of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR). The Illinois licensing guide has every credential, fee and renewal window.
Do armed security jobs in Blue Island need a different license?
Armed guards (21+) need a Firearm Control Card on top of the PERC: FBI fingerprints, firearms training, range qualification within a year before each renewal, and continued employment with the issuing agency.
How much do security guards make in Blue Island?
A guard with 1–3 years of experience in Illinois typically earns $18.50–$20.75 an hour (state median $18.98, BLS OES data). None of the 2 open jobs here list pay yet.
Who is hiring security guards in Blue Island right now?
Guardian Security Services. Every opening is listed above with its pay, shift and license where the company gives them.
Does it cost anything to apply?
No. tessura never charges guards. 2 openings are listed from the company's own public posting; a free tessura account links through to its application.