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

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Security Guards Security Systems Services (except Locksmiths)

SENIORITY

Mid

SALARY

$40,950 per year

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About the role

About CSSI 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.

About the Role: 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.

What You Will Do:

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

Schedule Monday through Friday during school hours, following the school calendar. Weekends and school holidays are typically off. Occasional after-hours campus events. Pay CSSI uses post-based pay: your hourly rate is set by the campus you are assigned to. Armed campus posts in these areas start at $21 per hour, with higher rates at select sites. Overtime is paid at 1.5x for all hours over 40 in a work week.

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 GEDValid 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
PreferredPrior law enforcement, military, or armed security experience
School or campus security experience
Crisis intervention or de-escalation training
Current CPR/First Aid/AED certification
What CSSI Offers
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
A stable, locally led company in business for 20 years

Coastal Security Services, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected class. SC SLED License #2381 | FL License #B3400052 | GA License #PSC002288

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