Armed Security Officer

United Security, Inc.

$83K *
Business Services
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 10+ years of law enforcement, corrections, or military experience
  • Ability to stand for up to 8 hours
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Excellent judgment and response capabilities in busy environments
  • Certification in firearms training required, with capability to qualify on standard duty handguns.

Responsibilities

  • Maintain constant situational awareness and alertness
  • Monitor entry and exit points for pedestrians
  • Patrol premises to ensure safety of staff and visitors
  • Utilize verbal de-escalation techniques when necessary
  • Accurately document daily activities and incidents

Benefits

  • Day and evening shift options available
  • Opportunity to work in a mission-driven environment
  • Position in a high-responsibility role
  • Potential for career advancement in security field
Full Job Description
Job Details

Armed Security Officer - $40/hr

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.

Primary Responsibilities

  • 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


Qualifications and Skills

  • 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.

Certification Requirements

  • CPR/AED Certification
  • CT Blue Card
  • State Armed Carry Permit


Education Requirements

  • High School Diploma

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