Security Agent
Listed on 2026-05-18
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Security
Security Guard, Armed Security
Full Time
• Chicagoland area and suburbs
S.O.S. Private security is hiring qualified Full time and Part time Armed and Unarmed Agents. Preference given to U.S. Military Veterans, sworn peace officers, and/or licensed paramedic/firefighters.
All agents must be able to obtain licensing through the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, are required to score a minimum of 95% passing score on both the written and shooting aspects of the S.O.S. Private Security Training Course. Our firearm licensed training program includes Shotgun, Rifle, Revolver and Semi-Automatic authorized weaponry.
This position is for multiple contracts armed and unarmed. New candidates will have to work unarmed assignments until they are able to obtain a Firearms Control Card (FCC) through the Illinois Department of Finacial and Professional Regulation.
Responsibilities- Patrol premises regularly to maintain order and establish presence
- Monitor and authorize entrance of vehicles or people in the property
- Remove wrongdoers or trespassers from the area
- Secure all exits, doors and windows after end of operations
- Check surveillance cameras periodically to identify disruptions or unlawful acts
- Investigate people for suspicious activity or possessions
- Respond to alarms by investigating and assessing the situation
- Provide assistance to people in need
- Apprehend and detain perpetrators according to legal protocol before arrival of authorities
- Submit reports of daily surveillance activity and important occurrences
- Maintain a uniform and grooming standards
- Proven experience as security officer or guard
- Knowledge of legal guidelines for area security and public safety
- Familiarity with report writing
- Excellent surveillance and observation skills
- Tech-savvy with experience in surveillance systems
- Ability to obtain a PERC card and Firearms Control Card.
- High School diploma is required
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $17.00 - $20.00 Unarmed per hour
Salary: $20.00 - $35.00+ Armed per hour
Pay rates are contingent on assignment
Benefits- 401(k)
- Health insurance
- Vision insurance
- Assignments available 7 days a week depending on assignment location.
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
- Security: 1 year (Preferred)
- Driver's License, PERC, 230 Firearm Training number, and FOID (Preferred)
Work Location:
Multiple locations in the Chicagoland area.
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