United Protection Services Armed Security Service personnel are selectively chosen to ensure only those most experienced and highly qualified are assigned to our customers requiring armed services. In addition to comprehensive pre-employment screening, armed security officers undergo thorough screening and training processes based on customer requirements. Selected officers are further trained to ensure firearm proficiency. Armed officers must successfully complete United Protection Services firearms training program that encompasses proper care, custody, and use of company-authorized firearms. The program includes a minimum of forty hours of training (more, if required by state law) and annual re-qualification.