Armed Security Guard Position

Ansonia Fire Department
Ansonia, Connecticut 06401 United States  View Map
Posted: Jun 18, 2026
  • Full Time
  • Public Safety
  • Summary

    Armed Security Officer

    The Armed Security Officer will maintain a safe and secure environment for students, employees and visitors by helping to develop, establish and enforce safety and security policies, access control procedures, accident prevention efforts, support risk management efforts, fire, safety emergency management, asset protection, and parking control and traffic enforcement programs.

    Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

    • Willingness to become a member of a collaborative school community serving children, staff, and families
    • Must have prior experience as a sworn law enforcement officer with an organized local police department or the Division of State Police, and be willing to provide positive references from each employer.
    • Must have been certified by the Police Officer Standards and Training Council while serving as a sworn law enforcement officer, and must have retired or separated in good standing from an organized local police department.
    • Must not have been officially found to be unqualified for reasons relating to mental health by a qualified medical professional while serving as a sworn law enforcement officer or separating from services as a sworn law enforcement officer.
    • If the candidate has prior military service, the candidate must have received an honorable discharge.
    • Must hold and maintain a valid driver's license with no significant traffic violations.
    • Must successfully complete annual training pursuant to the Police officer Standards and Training Council requirements and must successfully complete an annual firearms training provided by a certified firearms instructor that meets or exceeds the standards of the Police Officer Standards and Training council.
    • Must keep all security certification and training requirements current, including but not limited to permits, certifications and/or licenses to carry and use firearms or other weapons on school grounds.
    • Must pass a full background investigation.
    • Must meet all requirements for an armed security guard pursuant to Connecticut Law and must meet all requirements of a qualified retired law enforcement officer.

    Minimum Experience: As a public educational institution, Ansonia seeks an individual who has demonstrated professional work experience on at least one of the primary fields related to this position: Law Enforcement School Security and Preparedness Emergency Management.

    Preferred Experience or Training:

    • POST-Approved Police Academy or equivalent FBI National Academy Program
    • Advanced Police Management Program
    • National Fire Academy Emergency Management Institute Security Training Programs or other comparable training programs
    • Tactical Response Training
    • Emergency Management Certification
    • CEPTD/Mitigation Training
    • Hazard Mitigation & Prevention
    • Bachelor-Master Degree
    • Licenses: Possess a valid CT driver's license
    • ALICE trainer

    Evidence of Insurability Clearances: Criminal Justice Fingerprint Background Clearance Disclaimer: The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to this job.

    Salary and Benefits: The Armed Security Officer will be offered a one-year contract. The starting salary is $25.00 per hour.

  • Job Description

    Armed Security Officer

    The Armed Security Officer will maintain a safe and secure environment for students, employees and visitors by helping to develop, establish and enforce safety and security policies, access control procedures, accident prevention efforts, support risk management efforts, fire, safety emergency management, asset protection, and parking control and traffic enforcement programs.

    Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

    • Willingness to become a member of a collaborative school community serving children, staff, and families
    • Must have prior experience as a sworn law enforcement officer with an organized local police department or the Division of State Police, and be willing to provide positive references from each employer.
    • Must have been certified by the Police Officer Standards and Training Council while serving as a sworn law enforcement officer, and must have retired or separated in good standing from an organized local police department.
    • Must not have been officially found to be unqualified for reasons relating to mental health by a qualified medical professional while serving as a sworn law enforcement officer or separating from services as a sworn law enforcement officer.
    • If the candidate has prior military service, the candidate must have received an honorable discharge.
    • Must hold and maintain a valid driver's license with no significant traffic violations.
    • Must successfully complete annual training pursuant to the Police officer Standards and Training Council requirements and must successfully complete an annual firearms training provided by a certified firearms instructor that meets or exceeds the standards of the Police Officer Standards and Training council.
    • Must keep all security certification and training requirements current, including but not limited to permits, certifications and/or licenses to carry and use firearms or other weapons on school grounds.
    • Must pass a full background investigation.
    • Must meet all requirements for an armed security guard pursuant to Connecticut Law and must meet all requirements of a qualified retired law enforcement officer.

    Minimum Experience: As a public educational institution, Ansonia seeks an individual who has demonstrated professional work experience on at least one of the primary fields related to this position: Law Enforcement School Security and Preparedness Emergency Management.

    Preferred Experience or Training:

    • POST-Approved Police Academy or equivalent FBI National Academy Program
    • Advanced Police Management Program
    • National Fire Academy Emergency Management Institute Security Training Programs or other comparable training programs
    • Tactical Response Training
    • Emergency Management Certification
    • CEPTD/Mitigation Training
    • Hazard Mitigation & Prevention
    • Bachelor-Master Degree
    • Licenses: Possess a valid CT driver's license
    • ALICE trainer

    Evidence of Insurability Clearances: Criminal Justice Fingerprint Background Clearance Disclaimer: The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to this job.

    Salary and Benefits: The Armed Security Officer will be offered a one-year contract. The starting salary is $25.00 per hour.

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