Chicago, IL
Security guard jobs in Chicago, Illinois
11 open positions from licensed security companies: 0 posted here directly, 11 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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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 board
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 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 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 posting1 month ago · 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 posting1 month ago · via HLSA employment pageMore security jobs in Illinois3 other Illinois cities hiring right now3 cities
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Questions guards ask about Chicago
What license do I need for security guard jobs in Chicago?
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 Chicago 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 Chicago?
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 11 open jobs here list pay yet.
Who is hiring security guards in Chicago right now?
2W Security, LLC, Rescue 8 Safety Services, Inc., LawDog Security and Investigations Inc, Tactical Security Chicago LLC, Illinois Security Services, Inc., Reliance Security Services and HLSA Inc. 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. 11 openings are listed from the companies' own public postings; a free tessura account links through to each company's application.