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

Coastal Security Services • Okatie, SC

9d • Onsite

About The Position

CSSI Coastal Security Services, Inc. is continuously hiring Unarmed Security Officers for client sites in Beaufort County, South Carolina, including Bluffton, Hilton Head Island, and Beaufort, as well as nearby Hardeeville. Depending on a candidate’s availability and experience, assignments may be at a hospital campus or emergency department, a gated residential community, a commercial or industrial site, or on a Flex team covering multiple sites. Candidates who clear screening are placed when a post matches their license, location, and availability; candidates not placed immediately remain on file for future openings.

Sites operate 24/7/365. Shift length and rotation vary by post and may include 8-hour or 12-hour shifts, days, evenings, and overnights. Full-time and part-time schedules are regularly available, and weekend availability is required for most posts. Pay is set according to the assigned site. Unarmed posts in the area start at $18.00 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 training through its Training Academy at no cost to employees and a potential growth path into site supervisor, field coordinator, and district leadership roles. The company describes itself as stable and locally led, and states that it has been in business for 20 years.

Requirements

• Be at least 18 years of age.
• Be able to obtain SC SLED Unarmed Security Officer Registration under CSSI.
• Pass a criminal background check and drug screening.
• Have a high school diploma or GED.
• Have a valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
• Be able to stand, walk, and patrol for a full shift.
• Have clear verbal and written communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Current or prior SC Security Officer Registration.
• Current CPR/First Aid/AED certification.
• Hospital, residential, or commercial security experience.
• Prior military or law enforcement service.

Responsibilities

• Control access at gates, lobbies, and entry points; verify credentials and manage visitors.
• Conduct foot and vehicle patrols of buildings, grounds, and parking areas.
• Monitor CCTV and alarm systems and respond to incidents, alarms, and medical emergencies.
• De-escalate disruptive situations and coordinate with site staff and local law enforcement.
• Write accurate daily activity reports and incident reports in the mobile reporting system.
• Represent the client and CSSI with a professional appearance and attitude on every shift.

Benefits

• Consistent full-time hours with overtime paid at 1.5x 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
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED