Chicago 20hr. Unarmed Security Guard Training School

Chicago 20hr. Unarmed Security Guard Training School

 
 

 

 

 

  Online Security Guard Training Certifications

 

 

 

  Security Certifications are very important when interviewing. The more certifications you offer a security company the more valuable you become.  These certification along with your State of Illinois Certification will certainly give you the advantage over others interviewing for the same position.

 

 

Locations For Training

Chicago & All  Suburban Areas

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Security Guard Licensing

 

Introduction To Security Guard Training

Generally speaking, a security guard's job is to protect property from vandalism, fire, theft and other forms of illegal activity. They usually do this by patrolling an indoor or outdoor location, keeping an eye out for suspicious activity, and using radio communication to contact law enforcement, fire or medical personnel when needed. They are also called upon to protect people. Security guards work in a wide variety of settings, large and small. They can be hired to watch over museums, office buildings, department stores, shopping centers, theatres, airports, colleges, public parks and a number of other locations.

Security Guard Training Job Skills and Duties 

Security guards must have strong observational skills, as they are asked to always be vigilant. Some settings require guards to watch a series of monitors from a single location within a building for anything out of the ordinary, with only occasionally having to patrol the area. Other security positions require a constant foot patrol. Working professionals who guard areas such as shopping mall parking lots or public parks, often do their patrols in vehicles. Security guards can work any time of the day, protecting people as well as property during the day and at night.

Security Guard Training Education Required

There is no specific educational requirement to be a security guard.  Most security guard positions will offer some kind on on-the-job training. Those who are hired as armed guards usually receive more rigorous training. The amount and complexity of training, otherwise, depends on the setting in which they will be working. Guards must be a minimum of 18 years of age and be licensed in order to work in most states. Further certification may be necessary depending on the type of security job. Guards can receive training in emergency procedures, property rights, detention of criminal suspects, report writing, public relations and other subjects. Separate licensing is also required for positions that involve carrying a weapon. A background check and drug testing is a another common requirement among employers.

Well Known Jobs Within this Field of Expertise

Security guard positions can vary in their level of difficulty and responsibility, and even their level of danger. Night security guards will deal very little with people, working by themselves or maybe with a couple of associates. Security guards who work in banks, armored cars or other establishments where the exchange of money is involved have to be more aware and are usually armed.

 

Course Overview

Introduction To Security Guard Training

  • How to act as a deterrent while patrolling
  • What security officer’s purpose is
  • How to reduce liability
  • Legal authority limitations
  • Courtesy and honesty
  • The observe and report requirements
  • Time and attendance
  • The do’s and don’t of a security officer
  • And much more

Introduction To Patrolling I & II Of Security Guard Training

  • The purpose of Patrolling
  • How to handle emergencies
  • How to report incidents and situations Answering the telephone
  • Patrolling techniques
  • Inside and outside patrolling and the differences
  • And many more

Arrest Techniques Of Security Guard Training

  • Felonies and misdemeanors
  • Overview of legal authority
  • What constitutes and arrest
  • When is an arrest legal or illegal
  • What is a citizen arrest
  • Questioning a suspect
  • Searching procedures
  • And many more

Report Writing Reports Of Security Guard Training

  • Note taking
  • The purpose of the report
  • Types of reports
  • Accountability in reports
  • Reports and litigations
  • Using reports to testify
  • Daily report
  • Incident report

 Job Assistance

  1. Make sure you are at the start of the video. There are 14 Questions & Ans.

How Important Is The Interview

A job interviews enable a company to learn more about an applicant, while the candidate has the opportunity to become familiar with the demands of a given position. The process allows both parties to exchange information, ask questions and evaluate the potential for establishing a professional working relationship. Both parties have an opportunity to get a “feel” for one another other and determine if the chemistry is right.

 Job Assistance

How Important Is The Interview

A job interviews enable a company to learn more about an applicant, while the candidate has the opportunity to become familiar with the demands of a given position. The process allows both parties to exchange information, ask questions and evaluate the potential for establishing a professional working relationship. Both parties have an opportunity to get a “feel” for one another other and determine if the chemistry is right.


 

Men and Women have to Dress For The Job Interview Video

Make certain you watch and understand the two above video. Following the information they provide will certainly help you land the position. You only have one opportunity to create your first impression which will be the one the interview will remember.

We only work with the Best Security Guard Companies. When there is an opening the position is filled very quickly.  Those who hesitate and don't  prepare for the interview will never get ahead.

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The state of Illinois requires anyone seeking employment as an unarmed security guard to hold a state license. This licensing allows the unarmed security guard to work in many industries in the security of the building or property. The qualifications to apply for this license are that the applicant is at least 18 years of age, and they are not eligible to apply as an armed security guard license until the age of 21 in the state of Illinois. This type of licensing is attractive to many people, including people with prior military service. The license will be issued to the applicant for a period of two years. During this time there will need to be refresher training to keep the license current. The other qualifications that are required are:

The applicant must be a citizen or allowed to work legally in the United States.

Applicants will submit to fingerprinting

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The applicant will have a criminal background check done

The applicant will have a high school diploma or an equivalency certificate

Applicants will provide a valid photo identification

There is a requirement of 20 hours of training that must be successfully completed at a state certified training facility prior to the applicants unarmed security guard license being issued. The training will include education that will prepare the unarmed security guard to work within the security industry. Training will educate the student about the legal issues that can arise, including detaining shoplifters and other criminals. This education will include:

Legal and ethical issues

The use of force

Detainment

Emergency medical including CPR

Emergency fire

Professionalism with the public

This education that is provided at a state credited training facility once completed will qualify the applicant to be issued an Illinois state unarmed security license. The license is valid for two years each time it is applied for and is issued by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation. In order to keep the unarmed security guard licensed current there is a refresher course that must be taken every 12 months as long as the license holder is employed in the security industry.

The unarmed security guard will work in environments that include public situations, private properties and other security situations such as:

Schools

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Colleges

Retail stores

Malls

Public and private properties

Parking structures

Private office buildings

There are other types of employment open in the security sector for the unarmed security guard. The unarmed security guard can be employed in buildings with a camera room and alarms that need to be monitored. Many of the positions the unarmed security guard have available to them will provide on the job training for the use of cameras, alarm systems and the expected duties the guard will perform daily. Some of these positions will require the unarmed security guard to hold a valid Illinois drivers license, like the apartment complex that will require driving throughout the property.

Introduction To The 20 Hour Unarmed Security Guard Training Course

  • How to act as a deterrent while patrolling
  • What security officer’s purpose is
  • How to reduce liability
  • Legal authority limitations
  • Courtesy and honesty
  • The observe and report requirements
  • Time and attendance
  • The do’s and don’t of a security officer
  • And much more

Introduction To Patrolling I & II Of Security Guard  20 Hour Unarmed Training

  • The purpose of Patrolling
  • How to handle emergencies
  • How to report incidents and situations Answering the telephone
  • Patrolling techniques
  • Inside and outside patrolling and the differences
  • And many more

Arrest Techniques Of The 20 Hour Unarmed Security Guard Training Classes

  • Felonies and misdemeanors
  • Overview of legal authority
  • What constitutes and arrest
  • When is an arrest legal or illegal
  • What is a citizen arrest
  • Questioning a suspect
  • Searching procedures
  • And many more

Report Writing Reports Of the Security Guard 20 Hour Unarmed Training License

  • Note taking
  • The purpose of the report
  • Types of reports
  • Accountability in reports
  • Reports and litigations
  • Using reports to testify
  • Daily report
  • Incident report

Pepper Spray Techniques

  • Understanding when and when not to dispense pepper spray
  • Effective non-lethal techniques - Liability issues to consider
  • Pro-Active considerations - Required documentation preparation
  • Tactical positions- Handing aggressive situations.- Post first aid
  • Chemical makeup of  pepper spray
  • Pooper carrying, storage and care of canisters

Our promise to you “No One Will Be Left Behind.”

Chicago Unarmed Training Frequently Asked Questions

Unarmed Security Officer Training Course

Frequently Asked Questions…

About Becoming A Unarmed Security Officer

Q: What are the steps I need to follow to become a Security Officer?

A: Here is the process, in order, step-by-step.

1. The first thing you need to do, is take the 20 Hour  (Unarmed) Course.  . Upon completion of the course, you will receive a “Certificate of Course Completion”, and a State of Illinois approved document certifying that you have taken the course, that you need to make a copy of. 

2. Once you complete the 20 Hour  (Unarmed) Course, you then need to undergo a “live fingerprint scan”. A company called “Biometric Impressions, Inc.

3. Once you have completed the live scan fingerprint process, the technician will give you a numbered receipt. You need to keep this, and make a copy. The initial fingerprint scan results (clear/not clear) will be available within a matter of days after the scan, online on the State of Illinois website.

4. Complete the Permanent Employee Registration Card (PERC) application,

5. Once your completed PERC application is in the mail (keep a copy for yourself), and your fingerprints have cleared (usually in 48 hours) you may begin working as an unarmed security officer.

Q: I want to be an Armed Security Guard. Do I still need to the 20 Hour  (Unarmed) Training Course?

A: Yes, you do. All contracted armed security officers must first take and successfully complete, the 20 Hour Basic (Unarmed) Class, and then, if they wish to work as an armed security officer, they can later take the 20 Hour Armed Security Course. If a student wishes, they can take both the 20 Hour  (Unarmed) Course and the 20 Hour Armed Security Course in the same week, and get all required training completed.

Q: Can I start working after I complete the unarmed course?

A: Once you successfully complete the Unarmed course, obtain your live fingerprint scan, and send in your completed application and fee to the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, you may immediately begin working for a licensed Security Agency, as long as your fingerprints clear.

Q: Should I buy a firearm now?

A: No, you should take the 20 Hour Basic Unarmed Class and the 20 Hour Armed Course first, complete and submit your completed PERC application, and obtain work first. It is the decision of the Security Agency as to which of its officers it selects to work in an armed capacity.

Q: What is the 20 Hour Unarmed Basic Course all about?

A: The 20 Hour  (Unarmed) Course instructs students about federal and state constitutions and criminal law, criminal procedure, fire safety, arrest search and seizure, use of force, report writing, anti-terrorism tactics, violence in the workplace, hazardous materials, and much more.

Q: Is there a written test at the end of the unarmed class?

A: Yes there is, You must achieve a score of no less than 75% in order to pass the course, per state law. You must have a good command of the English language, and be able to read and understand English in order to do well in the course.

Q: How old do I have to be to be a Unarmed  Security Officer?

A: To be an unarmed security officer, you must be at least 18 years of age. To be an armed security officer, you must be at least 21 years of age.

Q: Can I carry pepper spray or a police baton after taking the class?

A: Defensive tools, such as “pepper spray”, “police batons”, TASERs, handcuffs and other such defensive tools may only be carried when:

1. You have been hired by a security agency or department, and;

2. That security agency or security department authorizes you to do so.

Q: How long does it take to get your PERC Card?

A: It can take 6 to 8 weeks to receive your Permanent Employee Registration Card, as IDPR is several weeks behind in processing paperwork. However, you can work in security while you wait for your PERC Card, as long as you have completed the 20 Hour Basic Unarmed Course, have completed the Fingerprint Scan and have your receipt, and have sent your completed “PERC Application” (which we will provide to you, and help you complete) and a fee of $ 55.00 to the State of Illinois.

 

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