S.O.S. Private Security
S.O.S. Private Security is hiring qualified Full‑time and Part‑time Armed and Unarmed Agents. Preference is given to U.S. Military Veterans, sworn peace officers, and licensed paramedic/firefighters. All agents must obtain licensing through the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation and must score a minimum of 95% passing score on both the written and shooting aspects of the S.O.S. Private Security Training Course. Our firearm licensed training program includes shotgun, rifle, revolver and semi‑automatic authorized weaponry. This position is for multiple contracts armed and unarmed. New candidates will work unarmed assignments until they obtain a Firearms Control Card (FCC) through the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation.
Responsibilities
Patrol premises regularly to maintain order and establish presence
Monitor and authorize entrance of vehicles or people to the property
Remove wrongdoers or trespassers from the area
Secure all exits, doors and windows after end of operations
Check surveillance cameras periodically to identify disruptions or unlawful acts
Investigate people for suspicious activity or possessions
Respond to alarms by investigating and assessing the situation
Provide assistance to people in need
Apprehend and detain perpetrators according to legal protocol before arrival of authorities
Submit reports of daily surveillance activity and important occurrences
Maintain a uniform and grooming standards
Skills
Proven experience as a security officer or guard
Knowledge of legal guidelines for area security and public safety
Familiarity with report writing
Excellent surveillance and observation skills
Tech‑savvy with experience in surveillance systems
Ability to obtain a PERC card and Firearms Control Card
High school diploma required
Salary $17.00 - $20.00 per hour (Unarmed)
$20.00 - $35.00+ per hour (Armed). Pay rates are contingent on assignment.
Benefits
401(k)
Dental insurance
Employee discount
Flexible schedule
Health insurance
Vision insurance
Schedule Assignments available 7 days a week depending on assignment location.
Education High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Experience Security: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification Driver’s License, PERC, 230 Firearm Training number, and FOID (Preferred)
Work Location Multiple locations in the Chicagoland area.
Job Type Full‑time and Part‑time
Seniority Level Entry level
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Responsibilities
Patrol premises regularly to maintain order and establish presence
Monitor and authorize entrance of vehicles or people to the property
Remove wrongdoers or trespassers from the area
Secure all exits, doors and windows after end of operations
Check surveillance cameras periodically to identify disruptions or unlawful acts
Investigate people for suspicious activity or possessions
Respond to alarms by investigating and assessing the situation
Provide assistance to people in need
Apprehend and detain perpetrators according to legal protocol before arrival of authorities
Submit reports of daily surveillance activity and important occurrences
Maintain a uniform and grooming standards
Skills
Proven experience as a security officer or guard
Knowledge of legal guidelines for area security and public safety
Familiarity with report writing
Excellent surveillance and observation skills
Tech‑savvy with experience in surveillance systems
Ability to obtain a PERC card and Firearms Control Card
High school diploma required
Salary $17.00 - $20.00 per hour (Unarmed)
$20.00 - $35.00+ per hour (Armed). Pay rates are contingent on assignment.
Benefits
401(k)
Dental insurance
Employee discount
Flexible schedule
Health insurance
Vision insurance
Schedule Assignments available 7 days a week depending on assignment location.
Education High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Experience Security: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification Driver’s License, PERC, 230 Firearm Training number, and FOID (Preferred)
Work Location Multiple locations in the Chicagoland area.
Job Type Full‑time and Part‑time
Seniority Level Entry level
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