Armed Security Officer | Bluffton, Hilton Head, Beaufort and Charleston, SC (Ongoing Hiring)

Coastal Security Services • Bluffton, SC

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 posts across Bluffton, Hilton Head Island, Beaufort, Hardeeville, and the Charleston area. Most armed posts are K-12 school campuses, along with hospital campuses, gated communities, and armed event details. 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 SC SLED Armed Security Officer Registration under CSSI before placement
• Proficiency with a handgun
• Must pass a criminal background check, drug screening, and school district screening where assigned
• 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, campus, or hospital security experience
• Crisis intervention or de-escalation training
• Current CPR/First Aid/AED certification

Responsibilities

• Provide a visible, professional armed presence at your assigned campus or site
• Control building and grounds access, screen visitors, and monitor CCTV and alarm systems
• Conduct foot and vehicle patrols of buildings, perimeters, and parking areas
• Respond to and de-escalate incidents; coordinate with administrators, staff, and law enforcement
• Support emergency drills and site safety protocols
• Write accurate daily activity reports and incident reports in our mobile reporting system

Benefits

• Weekday, school-calendar schedules on campus posts
• 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
• A stable, locally led company in business for 20 years

What This Job Offers

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