Investigation & Security School of Training
11828 South Western Avenue
Chicago, IL 60643
Chicago, IL 60643
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| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Main telephone |
872.702.4574 (Private Line) |
| Contact person name | Russell Hawkins BACJ, MABA |
| Contact person title | Security Consultant / Director |
| Contact person e-mail | |
| Contact person phone |
Cell: 702.274.6639 |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Public or private | Private |
| Type of school |
20 Hour Unarmed Security Training 20 Hour Firearms Security Training Basic Life Support Training (BLS) Basic Life Support Certification (CPR) License Finger Prints Vendor Fire Guard Training (Chicago Fire Dept) City of Chicago Gun Registration Training Illinois Conceal Carry Training Re-qualification for Semi-Automatic and Revolvers Canine Training (must have 20 hours of unarmed training) |
| Date founded | 1994 |
| School accreditation |
Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation Chicago Fire Department American Heart Association |
| Specialized accreditation |
Firearm Training (IDFPR) Illinois Concealed Carry (Ilinois State Police) Fingerprint Vendor (IDFPR) Basic Life Support (BLS or CPR) |
| Specialized licensure |
Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation The American Heart Association Illinois Conceal Carry Training Chicago Fire Department |
| Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act eligible training provider |
All are approved by Workforce Investment Act City County Workforce Development Program |
| Setting | Urban (in a large city) |
| Closest major metropolitan area | Located in the city of Chicago |
| Population of city the school is in | 2,900,000 |
| Distance from campus to city center | 10 miles |
| Public transportation to campus |
Yes, the School is in a Large Urban City (Chicago) Metro Train CTA Bus CTA Train Pace Bus Cab Bike Rider |
| Student parking on campus | Yes, street parking no fees, and parking in rear |
| Campus size | 1200 square feet |
| County | Cook |
| Visitor information website |
mailto:info@investigationsecurityschooloftrainng.com (Under Construction) |
| School visit availability |
By appointment ONLY, Please Call 312.233.6023 or 702.274.6639 |
| Contact to set up school visit |
Russell Hawkins Security Consultant Phones Office 773.6023 Prv Line 872.702.4574 Emails: mailto:chiefhawkins.rh@gmail.com |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Number of full time, male students | 43 |
| Number of full time, female students | 43 |
| Total number of full time students | 86 |
| Number of part time, male students | 41 |
| Number of part time, female students | 33 |
| Total number of part-time students | 74 |
| Total number of male students | 84 |
| Total number of female students | 76 |
| Total number of students | 160 |
| Other enrollment information | Our instructors can come out to do a remote class or classes and enrollment the attendees. |
| Black | 68% |
| Hispanic | 20% |
| White | 12% |
| These figures reflect responses of people who chose to indicate their racial-ethnic background. All categories except Hispanic represent non-Hispanic students. International students are not included in these figures so they may not add up to 100 percent. | |
| Percentage of students from out of state | 1% |
| Number of states and territories represented | 2% |
| Other out-of-state student information | Most of our out-of-state studies come from the state of Indiana, and employed in Illinois. |
| Number of countries represented | 1% |
| Other international student information | Most of International studies come from the country of Africa, and employed in Illinois. |
| Other age of student information | About 22% are under the age of 25 but not under the age of 18 for unarmed classes. In the State of Illinois you must be 21 years of age to Carries a Firearm, or take Firearm classes. |
| Percentage of students 25 or older | About 87% |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Costs (for proprietary schools) |
A Fee of $45 will be applied for all items listed below: 20 Hours of Unarmed Security Training $100 20-Hour Arm Security Training $125 Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification Card (AHA) $70 Basic Self-Defense/Hand Cuffing 4 Hours $135 Re-qualification Semi-Automatic $75 Re-qualification Revolver $75 Re-qualifications for Revolver and Semi-Automatic $125 Conceal Carry Classes $125, plus Finger Print $60 Basic Canine Training approval by (IDFPR) 5 Weeks of Training $750 Finger Prints $60 |
| Class time (e.g., day, evening) | Yes |
| Tuition refund policy | All refund policy are by a case by case basic ONLY. See Financial Admin |
| Deferment plan (you can pay part of your tuition at the start of the term and the rest at the end of the term) | Yes |
| Installment plan (you can pay tuition in several payments over the course of the term) | Yes |
| Pre-payment plan (if you pay your entire tuition when you enroll, you don't have to pay higher prices if tuition increases) | Yes |
| Tuition guarantee (you aren't affected by tuition increases; the tuition you pay your first year is the amount you pay all years) | Yes |
| Other tuition payment plan information | Some students can defer their cost to a financial aid type of program. Ask to speak to the financial aid department. |
| School employees and their children | Yes |
| Senior citizens | Yes |
| Veterans | Yes |
| Other tuition waiver information | Most Veterans can have services wave base on the out of pocket cost, Senior Citizens can have half of the their tuition wave base on class size and case by case basis and some other service. |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Financial aid contact person | Russell Hawkins BACJ, MBA |
| Financial aid contact title | Security Consultant, Certified Firearms Instructor |
| Financial aid contact e-mail |
mailto:chiefhawkins.rh@gmail.com mailto:info@inventigationsecurityschooloftrainng.com (Under Construction) |
| Financial aid phone |
Office 773.233.6023 Private Line 872.702.4574 |
| Financial aid office website |
773.233.6023 Private Line 872.702.4574 |
| Scholarship list website | Case by case basics |
| Submit these forms | Financial Aid is setup on a case-by-case basis, depending on the hardship, and ability to pay. |
| Other requirements | All state financial aid services can and will be consister. |
| Application deadline (for fall term) | Two weeks before any class starts |
| Letters about aid sent to applicants | Thirdy days before any class start |
| School year financial aid data is from | 2019 - 2024 |
| Percentage of students who received financial aid | 25% |
| Average amount of financial aid awarded | |
| Loan | $700 |
| Grant from the school | $750 |
| Grant from state government | $1,050 |
| Grant from federal government | $1,050 |
| Percentage of students awarded each type of financial aid | |
| Loan | 5% |
| Grant from the school | 30% |
| Grant from state government | 20% |
| Grant from federal government | 10% |
| Other proprietary school aid information | 35% |
| Percentage of students who took out loans to pay for school | 70% |
| Average student loan debt for last graduating class | 40% |
| Loans | |
| Institution loans (from the school) | Yes |
| State loans | Yes |
| Other loan program information | City County Workforce Development Program, IDES, Public Aid, Private Work Programs. |
| Need-based scholarships and grants | |
| Privately-sponsored scholarships and grants | Yes |
| State-sponsored scholarships and grants | Yes |
| Student employment | |
| Work study | Yes |
| Other work study information | Study can perform and be part of our work-study program with paperwork |
| Veteran's benefits | |
| Veteran's benefits, such as the GI Bill, are honored | Yes |
| Proprietary financial aid data are from ... | (Financial aid data are for the 2019 - 2024 academic year.) |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Admissions contact person | Russell Hawkins BACJ, MBA |
| Admissions contact title | Security Consultant, Certified Firearm Instructor |
| Admissions contact e-mail | |
| Admissions phone (local) |
773.233.6023 or 312.882.5056 Private Line 872.702.4574 |
| Admissions phone (toll free) | 702.274.6639 |
| Number of male applicants | 35 |
| Number of male applicants accepted | 35 |
| Number of female applicants | 20 |
| Number of female applicants accepted | 20 |
| Total number of applicants | 55 |
| Total number of applicants accepted | 55 |
| High school education | High school diploma or equivalent not required. |
| Admission is available | Students may only be admitted at the start of the week |
| Application deadline | Rolling basis |
| Application fee | Deposit of 30% in Person |
| Application fee waived | Fees must be paid if applying online. |
| Submit these items: | |
| Application | Required for all students |
| High school GPA (minimum) | 2.0 |
| High school GPA | Recommended, but not required |
| Interview | Required for all students |
| Letters of recommendation (#) | 1 - 2 |
| Letters of recommendation | Recommended, but not required |
| Written essay or personal statement | Required for all students |
| Other application materials | SS card, State ID or State Driver License |
| Other application materials | Recommended, but not required |
| Required exams | 50 question or 100 question depending on the class. |
| Average GPA (on 4.0 scale) | 2.0 |
| Percentage in top 50% of their high school class | 20% |
| Percentage in top 25% | 30% |
| Percentage in top 10% | 20% |
| Letters of recommendation | 1 - 2, recommended, but not required |
| Admissions contact person #2 | Debra Moore German |
| Admissions contact title #2 | Director of Training |
| Admissions contact e-mail #2 | mailto:etsacorp@aol.com mailto:info@investigationsecurityschooloftrainng.com |
| Admissions contact person #3 | Russell Hawkins BACJ, MBA |
| Admissions contact title #3 | Director |
| Admissions contact e-mail #3 | |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Pre-licensing training | Yes |
| Certificate or diploma | Yes |
| School catalog website | Yes |
| Academic calendar | Monthly |
| Grading system | 70% |
| Number of faculty on campus | 4 |
| Average class size | |
| Lecture | 40% |
| Discussion | 60% |
| Evenings | Yes |
| On-line/distance learning | Yes |
| Part time | Yes |
| Short-term courses | Yes |
| Summer school | Yes |
| Weekends | Yes |
| Computers on campus for student use | Yes |
| Online registration for classes | Yes |
| Conference/Workshop | Yes |
| Correspondence | Yes |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Housing contact person | Russell Hawkins or Debra Moore German |
| Housing contact title | Security Consultant or Certified Firearm Instructor |
| Housing contact e-mail | mailto:chiefhawkins.rh@gamil.com mailto:info@investigationsecurityschooloftrainng.com |
| Housing phone |
Office 773.233.6023 or 312.882.5056 Private Line 872.702.4574 |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Academic advising | Yes |
| English as a Second Language (ESL) program | Yes |
| Reading and study skills courses | Yes |
| Remedial education courses | Yes |
| Tutoring | Yes |
| Other information about academic services | Tutoring may require a fee |
| Basic job skills | Yes |
| Orientation | Yes |
| Placement testing | Yes |
| Accessibility contact person | Russell Hawkins |
| Accessibility contact title | Security Consultant |
| Accessibility contact e-mail | mailto:chiefhawkins.rh@gmail.com mailto:info@investigationschooloftrainng.com |
| Accessibility contact phone |
Office 773.233.6023 Private Line 872.702.4574 |
| Registration assistance | Yes |
| Services for students with learning disabilities | Yes |
| Tutors | Yes |
| Low-income students | Yes |
| Minorities | Yes |
| Veterans | Yes |
| Feature | Note |
|---|---|
| Career contact person | Russell Hawkins BACJ, MBA |
| Career contact title | Security Consultant, Certified Firearm Instructor |
| Career contact e-mail address | mailto:chiefhawkins.rh@gmail.com mailto:info@investigationsecurityschooloftrainng.com |
| Career contact phone |
Office 773.233.6023 or Cell 702 274-6639 Private Line 872.702.4574 |
| Had a full-time job offer within six months of graduation | 90% |
| Career counseling | Yes |
| Career interest testing | Yes |
| Job bank | Yes |
| Job fairs | Yes |
| Job interviews | Yes |
| Job interview preparation | Yes |
| Placement assistance | Yes |
| Résumé preparation assistance | Yes |
| Résumé referral to employers | Yes |