Security Officers for hire in Aurora, IL

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  • Most popular skills

    Communication Skills13%
    Leadership10%
    Organizational Skills8%
  • Education level

    High school diploma or GED72%
    Associate's degree15%
    Bachelor's degree7%
  • Years of experience

    3-5 years50%
    More than 10 years40%
    6-10 years10%
  • Current company

    Allied Universal
    Securitas
    Sunstates Security
  • Time at current job

    1-2 years50%
    Less than a year25%
    2-5 years13%

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Last updated: Oct 9, 2026

Security Officer: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Aurora, IL: $68,497 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from $58,764 – $79,844 yearly

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  • Security Officer (Full-time)

    Naperville, Illinois

    Licenses & certifications

    Guard CardClass D SecurityFirst Aid CertificationPERC CardDriver's LicenseCPR+3 more

    Skills

    Communication SkillsLeadershipOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementSecurityCustomer Service
  • Security Officer

    Yorkville, Illinois

    Licenses & certifications

    Guard CardPassenger EndorsementWastewater CertificationFirearms LicenseDriver's LicenseAir Brake Endorsement+7 more

    Skills

    Mechanic ExperienceOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementLift Truck
  • Security Guard

    Montgomery, Illinois

    Licenses & certifications

    AEDGuard CardPERC CardCPR

    Skills

    Organizational SkillsLeadershipCommunication SkillsSalesRetail SalesCustomer Service
  • Executive Protection

    Montgomery, Illinois

    Licenses & certifications

    First Aid and CPRGuard CardOC CertificationAmerican Heart Association Heartsaver CertificationBaton PermitFirearms License+8 more

    Skills

    Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsHeavy LiftingAnalysis SkillsLift TruckForklift
  • Security Officer

    Aurora, Illinois

    Licenses & certifications

    Guard CardDriver's LicensePERC CardCPR

    Skills

    Organizational SkillsSecurityCustomer ServiceCustomer SupportConflict ManagementLoss Prevention
  • Public Safety Officer

    Aurora, Illinois

    Licenses & certifications

    Guard CardAEDFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicensePERC CardCPR+3 more

    Skills

    Microsoft WordWord ProcessingWord EmbeddingsDocumentation ToolsSpreadsheetsMicrosoft Outlook

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What's the average time to fill a security officer role?

The average time to fill a security officer role is 52 days, calculated from the moment the job is posted until a candidate accepts the offer.

What skills do security officers tend to have?

According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for a security officer include: communication skills, leadership and organizational skills.

What licenses or certifications are common for security officers?

Common licenses or certifications for security officers include: PERC Card, Driver's License and Guard Card.

What are some job titles related to security officers?

According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to security officers include: security officer (full-time), executive protection and security officer (gate attendant).

What level of education is common for a security officer?

High school diploma or GED is the most common level of education for a security officer in Aurora, IL, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.

How many years of experience is common for a security officer?

Most security officers have 11 years of professional experience.

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