Security Guards for hire in Chicago, IL
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills14%Organizational Skills11%Leadership10%Education level
High school diploma or GED78%Master's degree10%Associate's degree6%Years of experience
1-2 years6%3-5 years12%6-10 years34%Current company
Allied Universal
Monterrey Security
Securitas
Time at current job
Less than 1 year21%1-2 years21%2-5 years36%
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Last updated: Jul 15, 2026
Security Guard: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Chicago, IL: $40,498 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $32,400 – $78,464 yearly
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Security Guard
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardClass D SecurityFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicensePERC CardCPRSkills
Time ManagementOrganizational SkillsHeavy LiftingCommunication SkillsAnalysis SkillsLeadershipSecurity Guard
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
CPIGuard CardFirst Aid CertificationPERC CardDriver's LicenseCPRSkills
Communication SkillsCleaningHouse Cleaning AssistanceHousekeeping AssistanceFilingFile OrganizationSecurity Guard
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardFirst Aid CertificationEPA Type IIDriver's LicensePERC CardAir Brake EndorsementSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsPublic SpeakingTime ManagementLeadershipHeavy LiftingSecurity Guard
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
AEDFirst Aid CertificationFirearms LicensePERC CardDriver's LicenseCPRSkills
Assistant Manager ExperienceLeadershipCommunication SkillsAnalysis SkillsOrganizational SkillsBarista ExperienceSecurity Guard Officer
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardClass D SecurityPERC CardDriver's LicenseClass G SecurityNon-CDL Class CSkills
Heavy LiftingCommunication SkillsLeadershipSupervising ExperienceOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementSecurity Guard
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardFirst Aid CertificationPERC CardDriver's LicenseCPRNon-CDL Class CSkills
Public SpeakingCommunication SkillsSupervising ExperienceAnalysis SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime Management
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What's the average time to fill a security guard role?
The average time to fill a security guard role is 66 days, calculated from the moment the job is posted until a candidate accepts the offer.
What skills do security guards tend to have?
According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for a security guard include: communication skills, organizational skills and leadership.
What licenses or certifications are common for a security guard?
Common licenses or certifications for security guards include: PERC Card, Guard Card and Driver's License.
What are some job titles related to security guards?
According to Indeed’s Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to security guards include: security guard/concierge, unarmed security guard and security guard officer.
What level of education is common for a security guard?
High school diploma or GED is the most common level of education for a security guard in Chicago, IL, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a security guard?
Most security guards have 13 years of professional experience.
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