Illinois 20-Hour Unarmed Security Training

Illinois 20-Hour Unarmed Security Officer Certification Course

Start Your Career in the Security Industry

Guardian Concepts has partnered with Advanced Armored Training Academy to bring you the Illinois State-required 20-Hour Unarmed Security Officer Certification Course. This comprehensive program is designed for individuals seeking employment in the private security industry and fulfills the mandatory training requirement for unarmed security officers in Illinois.

Led by experienced instructors with real-world law enforcement, military, and security backgrounds, this course goes beyond the minimum state standards by providing practical knowledge and professional skills that prepare you for success on the job.

Throughout this 20-hour course, students will learn:

• The roles and responsibilities of a professional security officer

• Illinois laws governing private security officers

• Legal authority, use of force, and liability

• Observation and patrol techniques

• Report writing and incident documentation

• Emergency response procedures

• Conflict de-escalation and communication skills

• Ethics, professionalism, and customer service

• Terrorism awareness and threat recognition

• Fire prevention and workplace safety

• Situational awareness and risk assessment

Upon successful completion, students will receive their Illinois 20-Hour Unarmed Security Training Certificate, satisfying the state's basic training requirement needed to pursue employment as an unarmed security officer and continue the process toward obtaining a Permanent Employee Registration Card (PERC) through the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR).

Who Should Attend?

• Individuals looking to start a career in private security

• Current security officers needing state-required certification

• Military veterans and law enforcement professionals transitioning to private security

• Anyone interested in expanding their employment opportunities within the security industry

Train with experienced professionals. Learn real-world skills. Launch your career with confidence.

Course Length: 20 Hours
Location: Guardian Concepts Training Center
Instruction Provided By: Advanced Armored Training Academy
Certification: Illinois 20-Hour Unarmed Security Officer Certificate upon successful completion