Unarmed Security Guard Job in Romeoville, IL
Job title from SecureOne Security Services: Unarmed Security OfficerClosing soon
Source: SecureOne Security Services job site (secureone.applicantpro.com). This job is posted on the company's own site; we last checked it on Oct 21, 2026.
License in Illinois
To work as a security guard in Illinois you need the Permanent Employee Registration Card (PERC), issued by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR), Division of Professional Regulation (Private Detective, Private Alarm, Private Security, Fingerprint Vendor, and Locksmith Act of 2004, 225 ILCS 447).
Minimum age: 18.
How the pay compares
This job pays USD 0.96 an hour less than the typical USD 19.50 an hour for security guard jobs in Illinois (323 jobs that list the pay).
Better-paying jobs nearby
- Security Officer Enhanced Part Time Armed Patrol Perimeter Checks
- Security Supervisor - Concierge
- Security Officer Enhanced Part Time Unarmed Facility Assessment
- Desk Security - Hospital
- IL-Security Site Supervisor-Weekly Pay W/ Benefits
Job description from SecureOne Security Services
Unarmed Security Officer
SecureOne Security Services is seeking Unarmed Security Officers for client sites throughout the Chicago West Suburbs. No prior security experience is required - we provide paid training and will assist candidates in obtaining the required Illinois PERC license before their start date.
Pay
- $18.04-$19.04 per hour
- Weekly pay and optional daily pay available
Position Overview
As an Unarmed Security Officer, you will maintain a safe, orderly environment at assigned client locations. Duties vary by site and include access control, patrol, monitoring, and incident documentation. Officers are expected to stand, sit, or walk for extended periods and maintain professional appearance and conduct throughout their shift.
Key Responsibilities
- Monitor assigned premises through regular foot patrols and observation
- Enforce site-specific rules and standard operating procedures
- Document incidents, hazards, and any unusual activity accurately
- Provide courteous, professional service to clients, employees, and visitors
- Maintain accurate logs and submit daily activity reports
Qualifications
- Must be at least 18 years of age
- High school diploma or equivalent preferred
- Illinois PERC Card and 20-Hour Certificate required to begin work (we help you obtain these)
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to remain calm and professional in all situations
- Clean background check and drug screening required
Benefits
- Weekly pay / optional daily pay
- Medical insurance
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- 401(k) retirement plan with 5% company match
- Paid training and uniforms
- Career advancement and in-house development programs
In-person and virtual (Zoom) interviews are available. Walk-in interviews are held every Wednesday from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM at 4731 W. Midlothian Turnpike, Suite 35, Crestwood, IL 60418.
SecureOne Security Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Apply on the SecureOne Security Services site
More jobs like this
- Unarmed Security Guard Jobs in Illinois
- Security Guard Jobs in Illinois
- How to get a security guard license in Illinois
More security guard jobs near Romeoville, IL
- Security Guard - Gate Guard
- Paid training
- Security Guard - Warehouse
- Paid training
- Security Officer - Flex
- Flexible or on-call shifts
- Paid training