| Region: 1 |
| Industry: Law, Public Safety, Corrections, and Security |
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Program Name: Unarmed Security Guard Training |
| Agency: A Safe Haven |
Career Information: Information about this career
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Background Check: Must not be a registered sex offender, Must NOT have a violent felony conviction, Must NOT have a non-violent felony conviction, Must not have a misdemeanor conviction within the past 7 years
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| Description: ASHF’s 20 hour Unarmed Security Guard training prepares trainees for careers in the security and investigation industry. All individuals who want to be employed as a Private Security Officer in the State of Illinois must complete the 20 Hour Unarmed Security Investigator Training Course. The 20-hour course provides trainees with an introduction to the history of law enforcement, ethics, criminal-civil law, licensing-investigation, use if force, and awareness/ preparedness.
Wed: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thurs: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Certifications earned: Permanent Employee Registration Card (PERC)
ASHF’s Unarmed Security Training Program
For those youth participants opting for security guard training, the course meets the 20 hour requirements of the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional regulation. It covers security fundamentals for new officers who want to earn State unarmed security certification. Topics covered in the training include: legal framework governing private secutity—i.e. arrest search and seizure and private security, civil and crimninal liabiltiy and private security, use of force, public relations, unauthorized acts and reinforcement of responsibilities. Participants who complete the course receive a completion certificate, which is needed to obtain a PERC (Permanent Employee Reguistration Card) from the State of Illinois. Both the classroom training and the Permanent Employee Registration Card (PERC) earned through the training are prerequisites for a person employed by a private security or private detective agency.
Unarmed Security Training as a Critical Skills Career Area
ASHF offers a three-day security guard training for individuals over the age of 18. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, Illinois ranks 5th nationally for states with the highest employment level in this field, with 8.41 individuals per thousand jobs employed in this industry (49,250 total jobs). AverageHourly wage is about 14.88. |
| Length of Training (The length of your training may be longer if you need classes to improve your math or reading skills.): 1 weeks |
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How Program is Offered: Classroom Instruction
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Pre-requisites:
- Math: => 8th Grade
- Reading: => 8th Grade
- Degree: N/A
- Language: Fluent English
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| Remediation / Bridge Program: Yes |
| Goals: License, Industry Recgonized Credential/Certification |
| What is the minimum drug test requirement for participants?Must be willing to make changes to be able to pass a drug test. |
| Can the participant have more than 3 tickets in 3 years? No |
| Is a valid drivers license required? No |
| Vision Requirement: Vision corrected with glasses or contacts is acceptable. |
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Which tests are participants required to pass? No Tests
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| Lifting Requirement: 30-40 pounds |
| Standing Requirement: 4 hours |
| Required to sit for long periods? Yes, but they can get up and move around from time to time. |
| Age Range: 18-75 |
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Appearance Requirement:
Must have natural colored hair and make-up, Must cover tattoos during work hours
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Taste/Smell Requirement:
No taste or smell requirements
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Language:
English
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