Videos tagged with Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation

To become a security officer in Illinois, individuals must complete an unarmed security class, undergo fingerprinting for a background check, and obtain a PERC card. For armed security, an additional armed security class and an Illinois State Police Firearms Owner's Identification (FOID) card are required. The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation handles licensing and reviews backgrounds on a case-by-case basis, with a focus on public safety.