Armed Security Officer

Armed Security Officer

We service our clients best when we serve our employees first. United Security Inc. is one of the fastest growing security services companies in the USA. For over 31 years we work with clients from Boston to Miami and as far west as Iowa. The last 5 years our revenue has grown by 140%! As a result of our incredible success, we are looking for talent to continue accelerating our growth. We are looking for talent that will promote and adhere to the core values (People, Integrity, Development and Community) of United Security, Inc. The ideal candidate for a role at USI regularly exhibits support, commitment, good judgment, potential for growth, and goodwill. If you appreciate having a team to support and challenge you to achieve your goals, come build your career at United Security!

Job Skills / Requirements

Schedule: Monday–Friday, with some weekends (Day & Evening shifts available). Due to the high volume of applications, only highly qualified candidates will be contacted by our Talent Team for a virtual interview. This is an exceptional Armed Security role designed for professionals with extensive backgrounds in high-risk, critical environments. Ideal candidates include:

• Prior law enforcement officers (10+ years)
• Prior Department of Corrections personnel (10+ years)
• Former active-duty military (minimum 10 years)

If you are mission-driven, highly alert, and trained to respond to threats with professionalism and discipline, this position offers a meaningful career path in security.

• Maintain constant situational awareness and exceptional alertness.
• Monitor pedestrian entry and exit points
• Patrolling premises frequently to maintain safety of staff, visitors, and the facility
• Using verbal de-escalation techniques as needed
• Document daily activities and incident reports accurately and professionally

• Law enforcement, active military, or Armed security experience required
• Must be able to stand for up to 8 hours
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong judgment and ability to respond effectively in high pedestrian-traffic environments
• Must be qualified or able to qualify with standard duty handguns (Glock, Smith & Wesson, or similar). Prior firearms training or certification required.

Please apply to the posting and our USI Recruitment Team will reach out to set up a Virtual Interview.

Education Requirements (All)

High School Diploma

Certification Requirements (All)

State Armed Carry Permit CPR/AED Certification CT Blue Card

Additional Information / Benefits

Benefits include, but not limited to:

• Competitive pay
• Recognition and Reward Programs
• Training and Career Development Opportunities
• Medical, dental, Holidays, vacation and sick, and 401 (k) retirement plan for full time employees
• Proud Partner of DailyPay: work today, get paid today!

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.