Armed Security Officer | Savannah, GA (Ongoing Hiring)

Coastal Security Services Inc.; Garden City (GA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training through CSSI Training Academy

Overtime pay at 1.5x

Growth path into leadership roles

Stable, locally led company

Job summary

Coastal Security Services, Inc. is hiring Armed Security Officers for K-12 school campuses in the Savannah area. You will maintain a visible armed presence and ensure a safe, calm learning environment for students and staff during weekday school hours.

Position offers campus-based pay with rates starting at $21 per hour, overtime at 1.5x, and opportunities for placement across sites as licensing and location allow. Previous security experience and reliability are highly valued.

Qualifications

• 21 years of age or older.
• Ability to obtain a Georgia armed guard license, completed through CSSI before placement.
• Proficiency with a handgun.
• Must pass state and federal background checks, drug screening, and school district screening.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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 and incident reports in our mobile reporting system.

Skills

Armed security

Handgun proficiency

Situational awareness

Communication skills

Patrol routines

Driving

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

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.

About the Role

We are hiring Armed Security Officers for K-12 school campuses in the Savannah, GA area. 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 this area 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 a Georgia armed guard license, completed through CSSI before placement
• Proficiency with a handgun
• Must pass state and federal background checks, drug screening, and school district screening
• 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

Preferred

• Prior 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.

GA License #PSC002288