Unarmed Security Officer | Mount Pleasant / Charleston, SC (Ongoing Hiring)

Coastal Security Services • Mount Pleasant, SC

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Coastal Security Services, Inc. (CSSI) is continuously hiring Unarmed Security Officers for client sites in Mount Pleasant and the greater Charleston area. Posts include gated residential communities and commercial sites. This is an ongoing hiring listing rather than a single opening. Applicants who clear screening are placed when a post fits their license, location, and availability; qualified candidates not placed immediately remain on file for future openings.

Sites operate 24/7/365. Shift lengths and rotations vary by post and may include 8-hour or 12-hour shifts during the day, evening, or overnight. Full-time and part-time schedules are available, and weekend availability is required for most posts. Hourly pay is determined by assigned site and ranges from $18.00 to $20.25. Overtime is paid at 1.5 times the regular rate for hours over 40 in a work week.

CSSI has provided security services across South Carolina, Georgia, and Florida since 2006, staffing hospitals, K-12 schools, gated residential communities, industrial sites, and major events. The company offers no-cost training through the CSSI Training Academy and a growth path into site supervisor, field coordinator, and district leadership roles.

Requirements

• Be at least 18 years old.
• 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.
• Maintain a professional appearance and attitude while representing the client and CSSI on every shift.

Benefits

• 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.
• 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