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20-Hour Illinois Security PERC

The 20 hours of training built for the security-officer side of the Illinois PERC — your first step to working as a licensed security professional in Illinois.

20-Hour Illinois Security PERC training

What the Security PERC is

In Illinois, the Permanent Employee Registration Card (PERC) — issued through the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) — is the standard authorization to work for a licensed security agency. This track is built for people stepping into the security-officer side of the profession.

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What this course covers

Twenty hours of training focused on the role of a professional security officer, taught by a licensed agency that lives this work every day — not a box-checking video.

  • Role & responsibilities of a registered security officer.
  • Illinois law — your authority, its limits, and staying compliant.
  • Public interaction & professional conduct — de-escalation and ethics.
  • Observation, patrol & access control fundamentals.
  • Reporting & documentation that holds up.
  • Next steps — clear guidance on the IDFPR application process.

Who should take it

Anyone beginning a career as a security officer with a licensed Illinois agency — and current officers who need their training on record. Pair it with our other programs to go beyond the minimum and stand out to employers.

Please note. Requirements for the Illinois PERC, including any fingerprinting, background check and application fees, are set by the IDFPR and may change. This course provides the associated training; final issuance of the card is determined by the State. We'll walk you through the current process when you enroll.