In Illinois, security guards are employed by a licensed private security contractor who is licensed by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation. In order to be registered, security guard applicants must:

• be 18 years of age or 21 years of age for armed security guards;
• be a citizen of the United States or a legal resident alien;
• pass an employment and criminal history background check;
• complete a 20-hour basic training course;
• complete a 20-hour firearm training course for armed security guards;
• submit fingerprints; and
• pay required fees.

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