Job Description

ARMED SECURITY OFFICER

This is an Armed Security Officer position for locations in

Fairfield and New Haven counties. Please see details below.

Current Wage:

$27.46 hour

THIS IS A UNION POSITION WITH ANNUAL COST OF LIVING INCREASES EVERY SEPTEMBER - 2026 HOURLY RATE $28.60

BENEFITS INCLUDE:

Overtime after 40 hours/week at

time-and-a-half

. At least 1 day off per week. Paid 30-minute lunch where practicable; unpaid if fully relieved.

?? Health Benefits

Full-time

? Family coverage. No waiting period for coverage

?? Retirement

Employer contributions to

Supplemental Retirement and Savings Plan (SRSP)

.

?? Paid Time Off & Leaves

Personal Days Off (PDOs)

. Paid

holidays

.

Bereavement leave

.

Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)

protections. Other

leaves of absence

(jury duty, military service, etc.).

?? Other Benefits

Uniforms provided

.

Career advancement & transfer rights

REQUIREMENTS:

Minimum five years law enforcement, corrections or active military armed experience

Must currently own a full-size Glock or Smith & Wesson in either 9mm or .40 caliber

Armed Security Officer Responsibilities

Staying very alert Monitor pedestrian traffic in and out of facility Patrolling premises frequently to maintain safety of employees, patients and clients Using oral de-escalation when needed Writing daily reports of any incidents that may occur

Armed Security Officer Qualifications and Skills

Strong verbal and written communication skills Can always stay alert Ability to work in high pedestrian traffic environments

Education and Experience Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent required CT Carry permit CT Armed security license

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

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 p

romote 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!