Contract With Security Forces In Chicago
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Steps to Becoming a Licensed Illinois Security Guard Take The Basic Training Course. Completing the 20-hour unarmed security officer certification course is the first step in the process and must be done through a licensed training provider. Apply For A PERC License. Apply For An IL Security Guard License.
Go to the places that hire private security companies and see who the security guards work for. Reach out to the company and let them know you are a smaller company and willing to sub contract for them. Someone I know does this and it's a good piece of business for him.
There are no formal education qualifications to become a contract security guard, although many people in this type of role have experience in the military or law enforcement. There are relevant training courses available, but licensure and certification standards differ by state.
Have a high school diploma or GED. Be a legal resident of the United States or have a valid work visa. You cannot have any felony convictions. You must complete an Illinois 20-hour basic security training course at a security guard training company approved by the state of Illinois.
In the state of Illinois, security guards have some standards one must meet– be at least 18 years of age (21 if you want to carry a firearm), have a high school diploma (or GED), be a legal resident of the U.S. or have a valid work visa, and have no felony convictions.
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