Armed Security Guard (88553)

Inter-Con Security; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Inter-Con Security in Chicago is seeking licensed armed security professionals to protect people and property. You will maintain a visible presence, monitor entrances, and perform patrols across banking facilities, reporting suspicious activity and incidents according to protocol.

The role requires valid Illinois PERC and FOID, armed-security training, and a strong focus on de-escalation, documentation, and compliance with state laws.

Qualifications

• Must have strong observation and reporting skills.
• Excellent communication and conflict-management abilities.
• Ability to de-escalate tense situations effectively.
• Strong written reporting and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a visible security presence to deter threats.
• Monitor entrances and verify authorization for access.
• Conduct patrols of designated areas and building perimeters.
• Respond to alarms, disturbances, threats, and emergencies per procedures.
• De-escalate conflicts and coordinate with police when necessary.
• Complete accurate incident reports and shift logs.
• Follow firearm policies and Illinois licensing requirements.
• Coordinate with bank management, security supervisors, and emergency responders.

Skills

Observation

Report writing

De-escalation

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

• Armed protection: Maintain a professional, visible security presence to deter threats and protect employees, customers, and bank property.
• Surveillance and monitoring: Observe activity inside and outside the facility and report suspicious behavior.
• Access control: Monitor entrances, verify authorization when required, and help prevent unauthorized access to restricted areas.
• Patrols: Conduct assigned foot or vehicle patrols of designated areas, parking facilities, and building perimeters.
• Incident response: Respond to alarms, disturbances, threats, and emergencies in accordance with established procedures.
• De-escalation: Communicate calmly with customers and employees, manage conflicts professionally, and request police assistance when necessary.
• Emergency procedures: Follow established protocols for robberies, medical emergencies, fire alarms, and other security incidents.
• Incident documentation: Complete accurate reports, shift logs, and records of suspicious activity or security events.
• Policy compliance: Follow employer procedures, firearms policies, applicable Illinois licensing requirements, and all relevant laws.
• Communication and coordination: Work with bank management, security supervisors, emergency responders, and law enforcement as appropriate.

• Armed protection: Maintain a professional, visible security presence to deter threats and protect employees, customers, and bank property.
• Surveillance and monitoring: Observe activity inside and outside the facility and report suspicious behavior.
• Access control: Monitor entrances, verify authorization when required, and help prevent unauthorized access to restricted areas.
• Patrols: Conduct assigned foot or vehicle patrols of designated areas, parking facilities, and building perimeters.
• Incident response: Respond to alarms, disturbances, threats, and emergencies in accordance with established procedures.
• De-escalation: Communicate calmly with customers and employees, manage conflicts professionally, and request police assistance when necessary.
• Emergency procedures: Follow established protocols for robberies, medical emergencies, fire alarms, and other security incidents.
• Incident documentation: Complete accurate reports, shift logs, and records of suspicious activity or security events.
• Policy compliance: Follow employer procedures, firearms policies, applicable Illinois licensing requirements, and all relevant laws.
• Communication and coordination: Work with bank management, security supervisors, emergency responders, and law enforcement as appropriate.

Qualifications

• Valid Illinois Permanent Employee Registration Card (PERC), where applicable.
• Valid Firearm Owner's Identification (FOID) card and required firearms credentials.
• Required armed-security training and current qualifications.
• Relevant security, military, or law-enforcement experience, depending on the posting.
• Background screening and any required drug testing.
• Strong observation, communication, report-writing, and conflict-management skills.