--- title: "Security Officer Jobs in Chicago, IL | Metaintro" canonical: "https://www.metaintro.com/jobs/security-officer/locations/chicago-il" language: "en" author: "Metaintro" data_as_of: "2026-11-05T04:00:15.986Z" cite_as: "Metaintro job-market data. https://www.metaintro.com/jobs/security-officer/locations/chicago-il" data: ["https://www.metaintro.com/jobs/security-officer/locations/chicago-il/data.json"] --- Security Officer market brief · Chicago, IL # Security Officer Jobs in Chicago, IL 185 security officer openings are live in the Chicago, IL area from 50 employers, led by Allied Universal, PalAmerican Security, and Andy Frain Services. The middle half of posted salaries runs $38,480–$44,086 a year (median $41,080), from the 91% of listings that disclose pay. Data updated Nov 5, 2026 [Search live jobs](/jobs/search?q=Security+Officer+jobs+in+Chicago%2C+IL)[Browse all Security Officer markets](/jobs/security-officer) ## Role and market snapshot A quick read on demand before you open the live listings **Tracked jobs** : 185 : Live security officer openings currently tracked in the Chicago market. **Companies hiring** : 50 : Distinct employers represented in this publishable market view. **Median compensation** : $41,080 : 91% of listings provide usable compensation data. ## Market analysis Role-specific demand, level, employer, and compensation signals for this local market Start with the level mix, then compare current demand, compensation coverage, and employer concentration before opening the live listings. Level mix ### Career ladder [Entry-level](/jobs/security-officer/locations/chicago-il/entry-level)56 jobs [Mid-level](/jobs/security-officer/locations/chicago-il/mid-level)9 jobs Level coverage is 35%. Counts remain visible, but fit guidance stays withheld until at least 60% of listings have a reliable level signal. 30-day window ### Demand and salary Current jobs 185 Hiring employers 50 Salary coverage 91% Median experience 1.0 years Within this market ### Employer tier lens Startups & growing teams 146 28 companies · $40,560 median Established employers 30 14 companies · $41,080 median Top of market 6 5 companies · $70,704 median Coverage-gated ### Salary distribution P25 $38,480 P50 $41,080 P75 $44,086 P90 $49,487 Salary figures use annualized USD posted minimum compensation from listings in this market. An employer that posts the same pay on many listings counts once, and figures render only when enough distinct employers disclose pay. Use Metaintro ### Turn this market signal into momentum Move from aggregate demand to the live roles hiring in this market now. - Open live security officer listings in Chicago - Compare the level mix before narrowing your search - Use employer and compensation signals to prioritize outreach [Search live jobs](/jobs/search?q=Security+Officer+jobs+in+Chicago%2C+IL)[Get started free](/signup) ## Turn this market brief into a live search. Use the signal The best next step is opening the roles behind the aggregate: compare security officer opportunities in Chicago, save the strongest fits, and keep the market signal close while you apply. - 185 live roles tracked in this market. - 50 employers represented in the current window. - Market data refreshed Nov 5, 2026. [Search live jobs](/jobs/search?q=Security+Officer+jobs+in+Chicago%2C+IL)[Compare other markets](/jobs/security-officer) ## A practical market plan for Security Officer in Chicago Use this sequence to move from aggregate labor-market data to a focused application list. 1. 01Read the demand 185 security officer openings across 50 employers establish the current Chicago opportunity set. 2. 02Choose the right rung Use the live listings to calibrate title, scope, and experience expectations before applying. 3. 03Prioritize employers Allied Universal is one of the most active visible employers, with 67 current openings in this market view. 4. 04Open the live roles 24 representative openings connect this brief to jobs you can review now. With Metaintro Keep market research, live opportunities, saved roles, and the evidence behind your applications moving in one focused loop. ## Where this market is hiring Move from the Chicago market view into active employers and representative security officer openings Employer activity · 50 companies ### Who is hiring in this market The most active visible employers, ordered by openings represented in the current market sample. [![Allied Universal logo](/api/company-logo?url=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.wixstatic.com%2Fmedia%2F39b0b6_c4191a87c75b4001b66d3ba0a27b3167%257Emv2.jpg%2Fv1%2Ffill%2Fw_180%252Ch_180%252Clg_1%252Cusm_0.66_1.00_0.01%2F39b0b6_c4191a87c75b4001b66d3ba0a27b3167%257Emv2.jpg&sig=aK2RYl8FWwYA_kcy5_5B7qRv0Pg6Rs9ONULXrdtMZM4) Allied UniversalStartups & growing teams67Open roles](/company/allied-universal)[![PalAmerican Security logo](/api/company-logo?url=https%3A%2F%2Fpalamerican.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2022%2F09%2Fcropped-favicon-1-1024x1011-1-180x180.png&sig=gixwoiqqRdQQKUhVgXciinhKjbSZxw0lv82fpTIFeME) PalAmerican SecurityStartups & growing teams14Open roles](/company/palamerican-security)![Andy Frain Services logo](/api/favicon-proxy?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com%2Fs2%2Ffavicons%3Fdomain%3Dschultehospitality.com%26sz%3D128) Andy Frain ServicesStartups & growing teams7Open roles [![TSG logo](/api/company-logo?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.tsg-solutions.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2026%2F01%2Fcropped-tsg-solutions-180x180.png&sig=NihZFUsFrJWfCsjWUDutMaze0Fmyr3wxSI9ze5m1isE) TSGEstablished employers7Open roles](/company/tsg) aahStartups & growing teams6Open roles Signal SecurityStartups & growing teams6Open roles [![Stark Security Inc. logo](/api/company-logo?url=https%3A%2F%2Fstarksecurityinc.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2020%2F01%2Fcropped-logo-small-180x180.png&sig=tp31VZ6ER4YSjHNW28BrKAJJXKEzhEzQaGhSUZAk9T4) Stark Security Inc.Startups & growing teams6Open roles](/company/stark-security-inc) Advocate North Side Health NetworkStartups & growing teams5Open roles Live opportunity sample · 24 of 185 matches ### Representative openings Open a role to inspect the full requirements. Compensation appears only when the listing provides usable salary data. [Behavioral Health Safety/Security OfficerLive roleCommunity First Medical CenterChicago, Illinois$39,520Posted Nov 3, 2026](/job/behavioral-health-safety-security-officer-at-community-first-medical-3b42fa17-61b1-5a01-a3fd-56c7d22b4291)[Security Officer - 39916Live roleHarvard Protection ServicesChicago, Illinois$41,600Posted Nov 3, 2026](/job/security-officer-39916-at-harvard-protection-services-6ff1f9fc-3aa0-5523-8627-6bb5068c9e07)[Security Officer Part Time Unarmed Patrol Access VerificationLive roleAllied UniversalEvanston, Illinois$42,640Posted Nov 3, 2026](/job/security-officer-part-time-unarmed-patrol-access-verification-at-7437e76d-83cc-548c-9cb6-37358e527ce4)[Security Guard Enhanced Part Time Unarmed Access ControlEntry-levelAllied UniversalChicago, Illinois$49,379Posted Nov 3, 2026](/job/security-guard-enhanced-part-time-unarmed-access-control-at-allied-730c7fab-524f-5476-824a-a604fb720f2c)[Security Officer Full Time Armed Patrol ObservationLive roleAllied UniversalChicago, Illinois$49,920Posted Nov 3, 2026](/job/security-officer-full-time-armed-patrol-observation-at-allied-c38ac30c-0144-5bf6-8c87-16ecf177e270)[Security Guard - Experience NeededEntry-levelAllied UniversalAurora, Illinois$49,920Posted Nov 3, 2026](/job/security-guard-experience-needed-at-allied-universal-a436c99c-c5c3-5635-9449-a0696e987227)[Security Guard - Part Time - Experience RequiredEntry-levelAllied UniversalChicago, Illinois$38,480Posted Nov 3, 2026](/job/security-guard-part-time-experience-required-at-allied-universal-b14a35b0-09bd-5407-bb77-d6319d85c823)[SECURITY OFFICER-Full TimeLive roleCaesarsElgin, Illinois$36,400Posted Nov 3, 2026](/job/security-officer-full-time-at-caesars-a418f068-0676-5c5d-bdc4-7026c6ec3281) #### More security officer openings in Chicago - [Armed Security Officer - #001WBP · Stark Security Inc.](/job/armed-security-officer-001wbp-at-stark-security-inc-6a21983c-7f2b-5a17-8249-1b080240fa79) - [Security Officer (Harrah's Joliet) · Caesars](/job/security-officer-harrahs-joliet-at-caesars-d18a5a00-2413-51ef-9cf4-502ec68659da) - [Safety Security Officer · Marriott](/job/safety-security-officer-at-marriott-531afc56-6eae-5c19-91c1-b42913b48718) - [Security Officer Full Time Unarmed Incident Investigation · Allied Universal](/job/security-officer-full-time-unarmed-incident-investigation-at-allied-9dcc5d45-f4ef-5fb2-9419-8fb93fc24499) - [Security Guard · Allied Universal](/job/security-guard-at-allied-universal-1578a9e4-9871-5964-aad7-1edcbba6de3b) - [Security Officer Full Time Unarmed Badge Processing · Allied Universal](/job/security-officer-full-time-unarmed-badge-processing-at-allied-f06168bd-18e2-5bea-bee4-a2366ee58f78) - [Security Officer Part Time Unarmed Patrol Protection · Allied Universal](/job/security-officer-part-time-unarmed-patrol-protection-at-allied-7bc6e03f-905f-5c5a-95bf-8cc29086b0cb) - [Security Officer Part Time Unarmed Patrol Observation · Allied Universal](/job/security-officer-part-time-unarmed-patrol-observation-at-allied-f93385d2-b1b5-5d6a-8dc3-e2a5f8983659) - [Security Guard - Union - Flexible · Allied Universal](/job/security-guard-union-flexible-at-allied-universal-b54e678f-f2d1-5ddf-8536-8ad8d9ec7989) - [Security Officer - Flexible · Allied Universal](/job/security-officer-flexible-at-allied-universal-b667701e-376a-5497-994d-e277c235bbfa) - [Security Officer Enhanced Part Time Patrol Communications · Allied Universal](/job/security-officer-enhanced-part-time-patrol-communications-at-allied-5531492b-c8c4-5942-9cc0-7d2e6a3a12fe) - [Security Officer Part Time Patrol Experienced · Allied Universal](/job/security-officer-part-time-patrol-experienced-at-allied-universal-e89fd8b8-0271-5e00-9451-821a10da1dda) - [Security Guard - Full Time - Mornings · Allied Universal](/job/security-guard-full-time-mornings-at-allied-universal-4fa0271c-3cbf-5a09-8f13-601700611f8e) - [Security Officer Front Desk - 8:00 pm to 6:00 am · Guardian Security Services](/job/security-officer-front-desk-8-00-pm-to-6-00-am-at-guardian-security-fb28751d-1449-587c-aee0-8f353ee43144) - [Armed Security Officer - #001SS · Stark Security Inc.](/job/armed-security-officer-001ss-at-stark-security-inc-2bf30af3-3b91-5d5a-ae3e-989c972aa007) - [IL-SECURITY-UNARMED SECURITY GUARD-WEEKLY PAY W/BENEFITS · A & Associates](/job/il-security-unarmed-security-guard-weekly-pay-w-benefits-at-a-and-17640da7-9d17-5f08-aeaa-8acb9368d789) [Explore all 185 matching jobs](/jobs/search?q=Security+Officer+jobs+in+Chicago%2C+IL) ## Security Officer jobs in Chicago: what applicants need to know Current answers for a difficult AI-era job search, grounded in this publishable role and location market view rather than generic career advice. 1. 01### How many security officer jobs are open in Chicago? Metaintro tracks 185 live security officer openings from 50 employers in the Chicago, IL area over the last 30 days. 2. 02### What do security officer jobs in Chicago pay? The median posted salary is $41,080 a year. The middle half of posted salaries runs $38,480 to $44,086. Based on the 91% of current listings that disclose pay. 3. 03### Which companies are hiring for security officer jobs in Chicago? Allied Universal, PalAmerican Security, Andy Frain Services, and TSG have the most open security officer roles here right now, out of 50 hiring employers. ## Continue with the next market signal Compare nearby cities, adjacent roles, and publishable level views without leaving the live jobs cluster Nearby cities Compare Security Officer demand around Chicago. 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