20-HOUR UNARMED SECURITY GUARD CERTIFICATION
20-HOUR UNARMED SECURITY GUARD CERTIFICATION
Command Presence. Earn Credentials. Begin Your Career with Purpose
Command Presence.
Earn Credentials.
Begin Your Career with Purpose
- Includes Certification (Illinois & Indiana)
- Program Duration: 20 Hours
- Tuition: $100
COURSE OVERVIEW
- Duration: 20 Hours (Completed in 2 Days)
- Delivery: In-Person | Instructor-Led
- Credential Outcome: Eligible to apply for Unarmed Guard Licensing in Illinois (PERC Card)
Course satisfies Illinois & Indiana Licensing Requirements
Note: An additional fee of $110 applies for the fingerprint background check and PERC application. For full details, please consult your instructor.
WHAT YOU’LL MASTER

Professionalism, presence & public trust

Use-of-force & de-escalation protocols

Illinois law & federal compliance standards

Incident reporting & documentation

Emergency procedures & fire safety

Threat recognition & terrorism awareness
CERTIFICATION OUTCOME
Upon completion, you’ll be certified to work as an unarmed security officer in Illinois—equipped with the legal, tactical, and ethical training required to protect people and property with confidence.
WHY GLADIATOR
SECURITY ADVISORS?
- No prior experience required
- Curriculum built for Illinois compliance
- Immersive, fast-paced training model
- Field-tested, certified instructors
- Trusted path into high-demand security careers

SECURE YOUR FUTURE
Train with precision. Certify with purpose. Serve with distinction
Start your journey as an elite security professional—licensed, respected, and ready for what’s next.
Get certified. Get noticed. Get to work
Investment Overview
20-Hour Unarmed Security Training Course Tuition: $125.00
- State-mandated training curriculum
- Professional instruction covering use of force, report writing, legal responsibilities, and situational awareness
- Certificate of Completion provided upon passing
Additional Licensing Costs
Permanent Employee Registration Card (PERC)
Required for all security professionals in Illinois.
- Application Fee: $55 (paid to IDFPR)
- Fingerprinting: $55–$75 (required for background check)

Estimated Total Cost to Certification:
$235 to $250 (all-inclusive of training, fingerprinting, and application fees)
Secure your seat with a non-refundable $100 registration deposit

Course Details
- Duration: 20 hours (completed over 2 days)
- Location: [Insert Location or Virtual Option]
- Tuition: [Insert Pricing, if applicable]

What You’ll Master
- Professionalism, presence, and public trust
- Use-of-force policies and de-escalation strategies
- Illinois law & federal regulatory compliance
- Report writing and incident documentation
- Emergency protocols & fire safety basics
- Terrorism awareness & threat response

Certification Outcome
Successful completion qualifies you to apply for your PERC (Permanent Employee Registration Card) through the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)—your official license to serve in the private security industry.

Why Gladiator Security Advisors?
- No prior experience necessary
- Curriculum aligned with Illinois state law
- Taught by certified instructors with tactical field experience
- Hands-on, accelerated training model
- Trusted pathway to high-demand roles in private security
Secure Your Future
- Train with precision. Certify with purpose. Serve with distinction.
- Join Illinois’ next generation of elite unarmed officers—professionals who lead with integrity, readiness, and resolve.

Why It’s Worth It
- No prior experience required
- State-approved curriculum trusted by employers
- Opens doors to positions in residential, commercial, retail, and event security
- Foundation for advanced certifications like armed guard or executive protection roles
Start Strong. Stand Ready. Succeed.
- Join thousands of professionals across Illinois who got their start with GTA. Our expert-led training prepares you for success on day one—and sets the tone for a promising career in the security industry.
Enroll today. Become the professional others count on.
