Armed Security Officer | Beaufort County, SC (Ongoing Hiring)

Coastal Security Services • Okatie, SC

9d • Onsite

About The Position

Coastal Security Services, Inc. (CSSI) is continuously hiring Armed Security Officers for posts across Beaufort County, South Carolina—including Bluffton, Hilton Head Island, and Beaufort—and nearby Hardeeville. Most armed posts are on K–12 school campuses, with additional opportunities at hospitals, gated communities, and armed event details. This is an ongoing hiring posting rather than a single opening. Applicants who clear screening are placed when a post matches their license, location, and availability; cleared candidates who are not placed immediately remain on file for future openings.

Officers provide a visible, professional armed presence at assigned sites, manage access and visitor screening, monitor security systems, patrol buildings and grounds, respond to incidents, support safety protocols, and submit reports through a mobile reporting system. School posts generally follow the school calendar, Monday through Friday during school hours, with occasional after-hours events. Hospital and community posts operate 24/7/365, with shifts and rotations determined by the site; shifts may be eight or 12 hours and include weekends. Candidates should provide their availability for matching to a post.

Pay is set by the assigned site. Armed posts in the area start at $22.50 per hour, with higher rates at select sites. Overtime is paid at 1.5 times the regular rate for hours over 40 in a work week. CSSI offers no-cost training through its Training Academy and a growth path into site supervisor, field coordinator, and district leadership roles.

Requirements

• Be at least 21 years of age.
• Be able to obtain SC SLED Armed Security Officer Registration under CSSI before placement.
• Be proficient with a handgun.
• Pass a criminal background check, drug screening, and school district screening where assigned.
• Have a high school diploma or GED.
• Have a valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
• Demonstrate composure under pressure and clear verbal and written communication.
• Be 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 the 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, coordinating with administrators, staff, and law enforcement.
• Support emergency drills and site safety protocols.
• Write accurate daily activity reports and incident reports in the mobile reporting system.

Benefits

• Weekday, school-calendar schedules on campus posts.
• Consistent full-time hours, with overtime paid at 1.5 times the regular rate for hours over 40 in a work week.
• Training through the CSSI Training Academy at no cost to the employee.
• Growth path into site supervisor, field coordinator, and district leadership roles.

What This Job Offers

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