Armed Security Officer | Savannah, GA and Sumter, SC (Ongoing Hiring)

Coastal Security Services • Savannah, GA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Coastal Security Services, Inc. (CSSI) has provided professional security across South Carolina, Georgia, and Florida since 2006. We staff hospitals, K-12 schools, gated residential communities, industrial sites, and major events. Every officer trains through the CSSI Training Academy, and our leadership team is in the field, not behind a desk. We are hiring Armed Security Officers for K-12 school campuses in the Savannah, GA area and Sumter, SC. You keep a safe, calm learning environment for students, faculty, and visitors on a weekday, school-calendar schedule. This is a standing posting. We hire continuously across our sites in this area, not for one opening. Apply once. If you clear screening, you are placed as soon as a post fits your license, location, and availability. Cleared candidates who are not placed right away stay on file and hear from us first when the next post opens.

Requirements

• 21 years of age or older
• Ability to obtain the armed license for the state you will work in, completed through CSSI before placement: Georgia armed guard license for Savannah posts or SC SLED Armed Security Officer Registration for Sumter posts
• Proficiency with a handgun
• Must pass state and federal background checks, drug screening, and school district screening
• High school diploma or GED
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation
• Composure under pressure and clear verbal and written communication
• Able to stand, walk, and patrol for a full shift

Nice To Haves

• Prior law enforcement, military, or armed security experience
• School or campus security experience
• Crisis intervention or de-escalation training
• Current CPR/First Aid/AED certification

Responsibilities

• Provide a visible, professional armed presence on your assigned campus
• Control building and grounds access, screen visitors, and monitor CCTV and alarm systems
• Conduct foot and vehicle patrols of buildings, perimeters, and parking areas
• Coordinate with school administration, faculty, and local law enforcement
• Support emergency drills and school safety protocols
• Write accurate daily activity reports and incident reports in our mobile reporting system

Benefits

• Weekday, school-calendar schedule with school holidays off
• Consistent full-time hours with overtime paid at 1.5x over 40 in a work week
• Training through the CSSI Training Academy at no cost to you
• Growth path into site supervisor, field coordinator, and district leadership roles

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED