Security Agent

SOS Enterprises; Westmont (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Job summary

S.O.S. Private security seeks qualified candidates for full-time and part-time armed or unarmed security positions in the Chicagoland area.

Workers may require licensing through the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation and must meet training and certification standards. Starting pay is $18.00 per hour unarmed and $22.50–$25.00 per hour armed, with room for higher wages after performance reviews and contract scope.

Qualifications

• Proven security officer experience or guard background.
• Knowledge of area security laws and public safety guidelines.
• Experience with report writing and incident documentation.
• Familiarity with surveillance systems and monitoring equipment.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and authorize entrances of vehicles or people.
• Patrol premises and maintain order; establish presence.
• Remove wrongdoers or trespassers from the area.
• Secure all exits, doors and windows after shifts.
• Check surveillance cameras for disruptions or unlawful acts.
• Investigate suspicious activity or possessions.
• Respond to alarms and assess situations.
• Provide assistance to people in need.
• Apprehend and detain per legal protocol until authorities arrive.
• Submit reports of daily surveillance and incidents.
• Maintain uniform and grooming standards.

Skills

Security experience

Legal guidelines knowledge

Report writing

Surveillance skills

Observation skills

Tech-savvy

PERC eligibility

FOID/Firearms training

Reliable transportation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Surveillance systems

Job description

S.O.S. Private security is hiring qualified Full time and Part time Armed and Unarmed Agents. Preference given to U.S. Military Veterans, sworn peace officers, and/or licensed paramedic/firefighters.

All agents must be able to obtain licensing through the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, are required to 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.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and authorize entrance of vehicles or people in the property
• Patrol premises regularly to maintain order and establish presence
• 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 for unarmed contracts
• Ability to obtain a FOID card, Firearms training certificate, and Firearms Control Card
• Reliable transportation

Job Type

Full-time and Part-time

Salary

Unarmed starting $18.00 per hour with higher earning potential after employee reviews/higher paying contracts

Salary

Armed starting $22.50 - $25.00 per hour with higher earning potential after employee reviews/higher paying contracts

• 401(k)

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 and reliable transportation required
• 230 Firearm Training number, and FOID (Preferred)

Work Location: Multiple locations in the Chicagoland area and suburbs