In this comprehensive 20-hour Unarmed Security Guard certificate program, students will cover officer training as an introduction to public security and basic patrol tactics.

Program Requirements

Course List

Code	Title	Hours
Required Program Core
STTRDE 119	Unarmed Security Guard	2
Total Hours		2

Careers

This program can prepare students for the jobs listed below. Click on each one to learn more, including average earnings, annual job openings, and how much education people in that field have. For additional guidance and resources on career options, current City Colleges students and alumni can contact the Career Services Office.

Security Guards

Job Description

Guard, patrol, or monitor premises to prevent theft, violence, or infractions of rules. May operate x-ray and metal detector equipment.

Salary Based on Experience Level

Take a look at the average hourly/annual earnings for this career in Cook County

Lightcast earnings figures are based on OES data from the BLS and include base rate, cost of living allowances, guaranteed pay, hazardous-duty pay, incentive pay (including commissions and bonuses), on-call pay, and tips.

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Annual Wages

Entry-Level 10th Percentile	$30,077
Median 50th Percentile	$35,952
Senior-Level 90th Percentile	$52,001

Hourly Wages

Entry-Level 10th Percentile	$14
Median 50th Percentile	$17
Senior-Level 90th Percentile	$25

Annual Job Openings

5355 annual openings in Cook County

National Education Attainment

Here, you can see the level of education that people in this career complete.

Degree Program	% of Jobs
A high school diploma or less	79.26%
A certificate	4.16%
Some college	9.56%
An Associate degree	5.06%
A Bachelor's degree	1.96%
A Master's or Professional degree	0.00%
A Doctoral degree or more	0.00%

1.96% continue their education beyond an associate degree