Security Officers for hire in Chicago, IL
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills12%Leadership9%Organizational Skills8%Education level
High school diploma or GED77%Bachelor's degree10%Associate's degree8%Years of experience
3-5 years18%6-10 years18%More than 10 years64%Current company
Allied Universal
P4 Security Solutions
Securitas
Time at current job
Less than a year21%1-2 years36%2-5 years25%
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Last updated: Aug 30, 2026
Security Officer: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Chicago, IL: $70,109 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $52,490 – $93,642 yearly
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Armed Security Officer
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardClass D SecurityFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicensePERC CardCPR+2 moreSkills
Communication SkillsOrganizational SkillsSupervising ExperienceCPRLandscapingMowingSecurity Officer
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Class DGuard CardAEDClass D SecurityFirst Aid CertificationDriver's License+3 moreSkills
Communication SkillsHeavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsAnalysis SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementSecurity Officer
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardAEDClass D SecurityFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicensePERC Card+3 moreSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementSupervising ExperiencePackingSecurity Officer
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
AEDGuard CardAct 120Class D SecurityHeartsaver CertificationFirst Aid Certification+5 moreSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipOrganizational SkillsSurveillanceLoss PreventionSecuritySecurity Officer
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardOC CertificationClass D SecurityFirst Aid CertificationFirearms LicensePERC Card+4 moreSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsSupervising ExperienceOrganizational SkillsWorking with StudentsSocial Media ManagementSecurity Officer
Chicago, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardClass D SecurityFirst Aid CertificationDriver's LicensePERC CardSafe Quality Food Certification+1 moreSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipOrganizational SkillsSupervising ExperienceHeavy LiftingComputer Operation
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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 50 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 a security officer?
Common licenses or certifications for security officers include: PERC Card, Guard Card and Driver's License.
What are some job titles related to security officers?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to security officers include: armed security officer.
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 Chicago, IL, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a security officer?
Most security officers have 15 years of professional experience.
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