Law Enforcement​/Veterans Armed Security

RETIRED LAW ENFORCEMENT/VETERANS ARMED SECURITY

Norwalk, CT, United States of America

$27.46 - $27.46

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!

This is an Armed Security Officer position for locations in Fairfield and New Haven counties. Please see details below.

Current Wage: $27.46 hour

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 or Sig Sauer, Beretta, CZ‑USA, etc. Must be full size (minimum 4.25" barrel length) and CT compliant magazine where it doesn't hold more than 10 rounds.

EXCELLENT BENEFITS INCLUDING:

• Guaranteed wage increases each year (2025–2028) tied to the Connecticut Standard Wage Act.
• Guard I rates rise from ~19.69–21.68 (2025) up to $25.36 (2028).
• Guard II rates rise from ~23.35–24.46 (2025) up to $30.89 (2028).
• Minimum 4 hours’ pay if called in or if a scheduled shift is cancelled without notice.

• At least 1 day off per week.
• No more than 16 hours in a 24‑hour period (except extreme circumstances).
• Paid 30‑minute lunch where practicable; unpaid if fully relieved.
• Right to sit at reasonable intervals on standing posts.
• Full‑time (=30 hrs/week avg over 90 days) – Family coverage.
• Employer contributions to 32BJ Health Fund: $6.38/hr (2025), rising to $6.88/hr (2027), capped at +6% in 2028.
• No waiting period for coverage.
• Protections against schedule manipulation to avoid benefit contributions.
• Coverage rules for layoffs, transfers, and recalls.
• Employer contributions to 32BJ Legal Services Fund: $0.11/hr (2025), $0.02/hr (2026), $0.09/hr (2027).
• Provides access to legal services as determined by Fund Trustees.

• Contributions to Thomas Shortman Training, Scholarship, and Safety Fund: $0.09/hr (2025), rising to $0.10/hr (2026–2027).
• Supports training, scholarships, and safety programs.

• Employer contributions to Supplemental Retirement and Savings Plan (SRSP).
• Details set by Fund Trustees to provide retirement savings.
• Personal Days Off (PDOs).
• Paid holidays.
• Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) protections.
• Other leaves of absence (jury duty, military service, etc.).

• Uniforms provided.
• Safety protections (Article 17).
• Union activity rights in buildings.

High School Diploma

CT Guard Card, State Armed Carry Permit, CT Blue Card

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 Daily Pay: 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.

Benefits:
Medical Insurance, Life Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Paid Vacation, Paid Sick Days, Paid Holidays, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, 401K/403b Plan

This job reports to the Manager.