Chicago, IL
Security Officer jobs in Chicago, IL
3 open roles from 2 employers. Checked Oct 6, 2026.
What these openings look like
2 employers are hiring here: Choice Hotels and Sonesta Hotels. 2 of the 3 publish a pay range, running $19.00 to $20.00 an hour. The rest do not say. They are a mix of part time and full time. The most recent went up on Oct 1, 2026.
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Open roles
What it pays here
Only some employers publish a range. These are the ones that did, as written in their own postings:
- $19.00–$20.00 an hour
What they ask security officer candidates here
Drawn from the 3 open postings on this page. The ones that come up across several employers are near the top.
A guest reports that someone they do not know keeps knocking on their door late at night. What do you do?
What they are checking: Whether they protect guest safety quickly while handling the situation calmly and following procedure.
Tell me about a time you calmed down an angry or intoxicated person.
What they are checking: Whether they can de-escalate without force, which matters in a hotel full of guests.
The fire alarm goes off on the twelfth floor. Walk me through your first few minutes.
What they are checking: Whether they know fire response basics, since fire prevention and safety are core duties here.
What do you look for when you do rounds of a hotel at night?
What they are checking: Whether they patrol with purpose, checking doors, exits, hazards and unusual activity.
An employee tells you they think a coworker is stealing from guest rooms. How do you handle it?
What they are checking: Whether they can investigate fairly, document facts and involve management properly.
Why does it matter to write a clear, accurate incident report?
What they are checking: Whether they understand reports can be used for insurance, police and legal follow-up.
How do you balance being friendly to guests with being alert for security issues?
What they are checking: Whether they can deliver Sonesta service while staying watchful, which the role requires.
Someone without a room key asks you to let them into a room they say is theirs. What do you do?
What they are checking: Whether they follow identity verification rules, a common way hotel security gets tested.
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