Top 101 Security specialist Jobs in Cook County, Il

Protective Services Specialist (Hybrid: Onsite and Remote Work)
US Foods, Inc. —Rosemont, IL
- Weekends as needed
- Hybrid work
- Office
- High school diploma or GED
- Driver's License
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Disability insurance
JTDC - Security Specialist II
Circuit Court of Cook County, Illinois —Chicago, IL
- $65,544 a year
- Overtime
- Background check
- Microsoft Excel
- Writing skills
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Target Security Specialist
Target —Norridge, IL
- $20 - $30 an hour
- Part-time
- 18 years or older
- High school diploma or GED
- Communication skills
- Flexible schedule
3d
Cybersecurity Service Catalog & Governance Specialist
PepsiCo —Chicago, IL
- $93,500 - $156,450 a year
- Computer science
- Computer Science
- Mid-level
- Paid parental leave
- Health insurance
Physical Security Tech Specialist
Northern Trust Corp. —Chicago, IL
- $61,500 - $98,300 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- US work authorization
- Communication skills
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Overnight Video Surveillance Specialist
Napleton Corporate —Westmont, IL
- $20 - $24 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Background check
- Dealership
- Computer literacy
- Health insurance
- 401(k)
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HSPD-12: Government Badging & Credentialing Specialist (Downers Grove, IL*)
Citizant Inc —Downers Grove, IL
- $44,300 - $49,400 a year
- Full-time
- Office
- Administrative experience
- High school diploma or GED
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
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Public Safety Training Specialist
Endeavor Health —Highland Park, IL
- $32.60 - $48.90 an hour
- Full-time
- Acute care
- Data analysis skills
- Mid-level
- Wellness program
- Health savings account
Part Time Cargo Physical Security Specialist
Global Elite Group —Rosemont, IL
- $25 an hour
- Per diem
- Background check
- Clean driving record
- Mid-level
- Paid training
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Third-Party Cyber Risk Specialist
CBOE —Chicago, IL
- $84,150 - $108,900 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Office
- 3 years
- Paid parental leave
- Employee stock purchase plan
Safety and Security Specialist
FeverUp —Chicago, IL
- From $80,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Continuous improvement
- Organizational skills
- Senior level
- Health savings account
- Health insurance
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Asset Protection Specialist
Home Depot —Broadview, IL
- $19.50 an hour
- Mid-level
Security Officer Patrol Risk Specialist
Allied Universal —Chicago, IL
- $20.60 an hour
- Full-time
- 18 years or older
- Customer service
- Pass drug screening
- Paid training
- AD&D insurance
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Executive Protection Specialist – Global Protective Operations
Gavin de Becker & Associates —Chicago, IL
- $120,000 - $150,000 a year
- Overtime
- Background check
- Senior level
- Health savings account
- Health insurance
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Security Specialist – Governance, SIEM & DLP (SOC)
Philadelphia Comapny —Chicago, IL
- Computer science
- Computer Science
- 5 years
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Specialist, Security Operations Center
Walgreens —Deerfield, IL
- $22.71 - $33.32 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Bilingual
- Microsoft Word
- Writing skills
HSPD-12: Government Badging & Credentialing Specialist (Chicago, IL*)
Citizant Inc —Chicago, IL
- $45,000 - $47,000 a year
- Full-time
- Administrative experience
- High school diploma or GED
- Organizational skills
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
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BMET Cybersecurity Specialist
Sodexo —Evanston, IL
- $74,290 - $96,140 a year
- Full-time
- Clean driving record
- HIPAA
- Mid-level
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
Security Compliance Specialist
Forward Air —Des Plaines, IL
- $70,000 - $80,000 a year
- Full-time
- Spanish
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
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Senior Cyber Security Specialist I - Threat Detection and Response
Walgreens —Deerfield, IL
- $88,700 - $141,800 a year
- Hybrid work
- Office
- Windows
- 3 years
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance

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Protective Services Specialist (Hybrid: Onsite and Remote Work)

US Foods, Inc. -
Rosemont, IL

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Job Details

Full-time

Benefits

Employee stock purchase plan
Disability insurance
Paid time off
Life insurance
Retirement plan

Qualifications

Confidential information handling
Firearms License
First aid training
High school diploma or GED
Use of force training
Driver's License
First Aid Certification
Driving
Physical security risk assessment
Public safety procedures
Security systems knowledge
Defensive driving
Crisis management
Concealed Carry Permit
AED Certification

Full Job Description

This position has been segmented as Hybrid meaning the work is a combination of onsite and remote as defined by the role segmentation.

Responsibilities:

Provide close protection services for designated corporate executive(s) during business activities, travel, and events.
Maintain a professional, discreet presence in corporate offices, public venues, and travel environments.
Monitor surroundings and maintain high levels of situational awareness to identify potential risks.
Respond quickly and appropriately to safety or security concerns involving protected executives.
Maintain strict confidentiality and professionalism when working with senior leadership.

Protective Intelligence:

Conduct protective intelligence monitoring to identify, assess, and escalate potential threats to senior executives, corporate assets, or operations.
Evaluate and assess threatening communications, suspicious activity, and behavioral indicators that may present safety concerns.
Maintain confidential threat assessment reports and intelligence documentation.
Provide timely intelligence updates and situational awareness briefings to corporate security leadership.
Collaborate with internal security teams and external partners to develop risk mitigation strategies when threats are identified.

Travel Security & Advance Planning:

Conduct protective advances and site assessments for executive meetings, events, and travel destinations.
Plan and coordinate secure transportation routes, entry and exit strategies, and contingency plans.
Coordinate with executive assistant(s), corporate teams, venue management, and transportation providers to support executive travel.
Identify potential security risks related to locations, transportation, or event environments.
Maintain real-time communication with other security team members during executive movements.

Security Operations:

Maintain 24/7 operational readiness and availability to support protective services assignments.
Prepare and complete incident reports, activity reports, and operational documentation.
Coordinate with local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies when necessary.

Relationships:

Internal: Collaborates closely with Corporate Security, Executive Leadership teams, Executive Assistants, Human Resources, Legal, and Facilities to coordinate executive movements, travel, and protective planning. Ensure alignment on security protocols, threat awareness, and operational support to maintain a safe and secure environment for senior leadership.
External: Maintains strong working relationships with local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies, emergency responders, and external security partners to support executive safety and incident response. Coordinates with transportation providers, hotels, and event venues to ensure appropriate security measures are in place during executive travel and public engagements.

Work Environment:

Hybrid: This role is partially remote, and the associate is expected to perform assigned responsibilities from a combined home-based and office-based environment.
Corporate office environments, executive travel, and public venues.
Interaction with senior executives, board members, and high-profile guests.
Requires flexible scheduling and 24/7 availability to support protection operations.
Nontraditional work schedule and irregular shift durations, including weekends.

Minimum Qualifications:

5 years of experience in armed protective services, law enforcement, military security, or similar protective role
2 years of experience in an Executive Protection capacity
Training in defensive tactics and protective operations
Advanced proficiency in utilizing security-related software, communication systems, and technology platforms for planning, operations, and reporting
Strong understanding of risk assessment, situational awareness, and protective protocols
Excellent judgment, discretion, and ability to operate in high-visibility corporate environments
Ability to maintain strict confidentiality and professionalism when working with senior leaders
Demonstrated ability to make sound, independent decisions under pressure with minimal supervision
Availability to work 24/7, including weekends, holidays, and irregular schedules as required
Ability to travel extensively, domestically, and internationally, often on short notice and for extended durations

Education:

High School Diploma or GED

Certifications/Training:

Current Basic First Aid and AED certification from an accredited provider

Licenses:

Valid carrying concealed firearm license/permit from their state of residence
Valid Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act (LEOSA / HR 218) qualification card
Valid driver’s license with an impeccable driving record

Preferred Qualifications:

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice, Homeland Security, Public Safety, Security Management, or a related field
10 years' experience in executive/close protection
Advanced medical certification (e.g., EMT, TCCC, or equivalent trauma care)
Formal training in defensive/evasive driving, surveillance detection, and advance operations
Proficiency in one or more foreign languages
Experience conducting international executive protection operations, including cultural and diplomatic protocols
Demonstrated expertise in advanced work, risk analysis, and threat assessment
Demonstrated excellent communication (oral and written), decision-making, and critical thinking skills under pressure
Proven ability to prioritize and perform effectively in high-stress situations, with exceptional attention to detail and adaptability
Customer-focused mindset, delivering with accuracy, diligence, and discretion

Benefits for this role may include health insurance, pre-tax spending accounts, retirement benefits, paid time off, short-term and long-term disability, employee stock purchase plan, and life insurance. To review available benefits, please click here: https://www.usfoods.com/careers/benefits.html.

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