Security Officers for hire in Springfield, IL
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Most popular skills
Communication Skills13%Organizational Skills9%Time Management9%Education level
High school diploma or GED70%Associate's degree16%Bachelor's degree8%Years of experience
1-2 years4%3-5 years16%6-10 years16%Current company
Allied Universal
Silver Star Protection GroupAndy Frain Services
Time at current job
Less than 1 year12%1-2 years31%2-5 years43%
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Last updated: Jul 18, 2026
Security Officer: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in Springfield, IL: $73,450 yearly
- Typical salaries range from $52,427 – $102,902 yearly
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Allied Universal Security Officer
Springfield, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
AEDGuard CardFirst Aid CertificationParaprofessional CertificationDriver's LicensePERC CardSkills
Time ManagementCommunication SkillsWarehouse OperationsSchedule ManagementCustomer ServiceCustomer SupportSecurity Officer / customer service- President Abraham Lincoln Springfield a DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel
Springfield, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardPERC CardDriver's LicensePrivate Investigator LicenseEMT-BAEDSkills
EMT ExperienceCommunication SkillsTime ManagementExperience Working with Individuals with AutismHeavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsCorrectional Officer
Springfield, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationFirearms LicenseDriver's LicenseCPRNon-CDL Class CArmed Security LicenseSkills
Communication SkillsLeadershipOrganizational SkillsDelivery DrivingDelivery Driver ExperienceDrivingAsset Protection Team Lead
Springfield, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Guard CardFirst Aid CertificationPERC CardDriver's LicenseLoss Prevention QualifiedEPA Universal CertificationSkills
Assistant Manager ExperienceOrganizational SkillsCommunication SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementSupervising ExperienceSecurity
Springfield, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Air Brake EndorsementDriver's LicenseCPRNon-CDL Class CTWIC CardForklift CertificationSkills
Organizational SkillsProcess ImprovementContinuous ImprovementContinuous Process Improvement (CPI)Delivery DrivingSchedule ManagementSecurity Guard
Springfield, Illinois
Licenses & certifications
Class DClass D SecurityFirearms LicenseDriver's LicensePERC CardCPRSkills
Customer CommunicationComputer OperationComputer LiteracyCross-Functional CollaborationIncident ResponseSecurity System
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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 51 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, organizational skills and time management.
What licenses or certifications are common for a security officer?
Common licenses or certifications for security officers include: Driver's License, PERC Card 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: allied universal security officer, housekeeper and security officer / customer service- president abraham lincoln springfield a doubletree by hilton hotel.
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 Springfield, IL, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a security officer?
Most security officers have 16 years of professional experience.
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