Armed Security Guard - Flexible Shifts & Weekly Pay

Silver Star Protection Group; Waukegan (IL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

PTO 90 days

Weekly Pay

Referral Bonus

Hourly wage $19

Job summary

Silver Star Protection Group seeks an Armed Security Guard to provide security services at client sites in the Waukegan area. You will be responsible for safeguarding personnel, premises, and assets across assigned shifts and sites.

Flexibility in scheduling is required as shifts and sites may change with client needs. The role requires a firearm license/certification and active PERC/FOID, with prior armed security experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Valid firearms license or certification required.
• Active PERC and FOID card required.
• Must own a firearm with a level 2 retention holster or higher.
• Previous armed security experience preferred.
• Strong situational awareness and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and de-escalation skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide security services at the assigned client site(s), ensuring the safety and security of personnel, premises, and assets.
• Be available to work various shifts and client sites as needed.
• Schedule and locations may change depending on client needs, staffing requirements, or other operational factors.
• Maintain professionalism in all interactions with clients, visitors, and staff.
• Conduct regular patrols of the assigned site and monitor surveillance equipment.
• Accurately document incidents, security breaches, or irregularities, and promptly report them to appropriate personnel.
• Additional duties as assigned by Silver Star leadership team.

Skills

Strong communication

Problem solving

Situational awareness

De-escalation

Patrols

Emergency response

Ability to stand/walk

Attention to detail

Excellent communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Silver Star Protection Group seeks an Armed Security Guard to provide security services at client sites in the Waukegan area. You will be responsible for safeguarding personnel, premises, and assets across assigned shifts and sites.

Flexibility in scheduling is required as shifts and sites may change with client needs. The role requires a firearm license/certification and active PERC/FOID, with prior armed security experience preferred.