Guards for hire in Chicago, IL
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills11%Leadership9%Organizational Skills8%Education level
High school diploma or GED89%Vocational or technical training9%Associate's degree2%Years of experience
More than 10 years60%3-5 years20%6-10 years20%Current company
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Secureone Security Services
Time at current job
Less than a year43%2-5 years29%More than 5 years29%
Browse Indeed's database of 24,989 profiles for Guards in Chicago, IL
Last updated: Oct 9, 2026
Guard: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Chicago, IL: $62,714 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $59,948 – $65,608 yearly
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Security Guard
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardAEDPreventive Controls Qualified Individual (PCQI) CertificationFood Safety CertificationPERC CardSafe Quality Food Certification+3 moreSkills
Analysis SkillsCommunication SkillsHeavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipSecurity Guard
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
AEDGuard CardClass D SecurityFirst Aid CertificationPERC CardDriver's License+2 moreSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementAnalysis SkillsHeavy LiftingLeadershipSecurity Guard
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
CHHAGuard CardLifeguard ExperienceDriver's LicensePERC CardClass D Security+7 moreSkills
Host/Hostess ExperienceTime ManagementCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsHeavy LiftingLeadershipSecurity Guard
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardPassenger EndorsementFirearms LicensePERC CardRNDriver's License+1 moreSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipHeavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementFood Service ExperienceSecurity Guard
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Chauffeur's PermitClass DGuard CardFood Safety CertificationServsafe Alcohol CertificationFirearms License+10 moreSkills
Time ManagementCommunication SkillsPublic SpeakingAnalysis SkillsLeadershipOrganizational SkillsSecurity Guard
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
AEDGuard CardFirearms LicensePERC CardDriver's LicenseCPRSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsSurveillanceSecurity
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What's the average time to fill a guard role?
The average time to fill a guard role is 54 days, calculated from the moment the job is posted until a candidate accepts the offer.
What skills do guards tend to have?
According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for a guard include: communication skills, leadership and organizational skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for guards?
Common licenses or certifications for guards include: Guard Card, PERC Card and Driver's License.
What are some job titles related to guards?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to guards include: security guard, unarmed security guard and security guard.
What level of education is common for a guard?
High school diploma or GED is the most common level of education for a guard in Chicago, IL, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a guard?
Most guards have 16 years of professional experience.
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