Qualifications

We select our employees carefully to find the best applicants to serve our Clients! Although our selection process may seem extensive, we encourage career driven candidates to apply for the opportunity to work with Chicagoland’s premiere security service provider.

Applicant Minimum Requirements:

• Must be a minimum of 21 years of age.
• Possess a high school diploma or the equivalent and provide us with a copy.
• Must be able to pass our pre-employment screening process including an in-depth criminal background investigation.
• Be mature in demeanor, personality and attitude.
• Possess strong communication skills, both verbally and written,
• Have a stable work history.
• Maintain an impeccable image and adhere to our professional grooming standards.
• Possess strong customer service and public relation skills, and be able to interact well with people of diverse cultures and backgrounds
• Must maintain a working telephone at all times in order for us to contact you.
• Must have a reliable means of transportation.
• Must be able to withstand potentially inclement weather and stand or walk for extended periods of time depending on the post assignment.
• Must have a valid Permanent Employee Registration Card (PERC) or willing to apply for one.
• Must have a 20-hour training certificate or complete within in 30 days of employment
• Armed Officers: 40-hour training, a valid FOID card, own weapon and equipment and apply for the Firearm Authorization Card (tan card).

Guardian Security Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.