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Security Agent

SOS Enterprises LLC
Chicago, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 4/14/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/9/2025

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.

This position is for multiple contracts armed and unarmed. New candidates will have to work unarmed assignments until they are able to obtain a Firearms Control Card (FCC) through the Illinois Department of Finacial and Professional Regulation.

Responsibilities

  • Patrol premises regularly to maintain order and establish presence
  • Monitor and authorize entrance of vehicles or people in 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 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 is required
  • Job Type : Full-time

    Salary : $17.00 - $20.00 Unarmed per hour.

    Salary : $20.00 - $35.00 Armed per hour

    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.

    Salary : $17 - $20

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