Security Officer | Bluffton, SC (Full-Time and Part-Time)

Coastal Security Services, Inc.; Bluffton (SC); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime pay 1.5x

CSSI Training Academy

Growth opportunities

Locally led company

Job summary

Coastal Security Services, Inc. (CSSI) in Bluffton, SC, is hiring Security Officers for both full-time and part-time roles. You will be assigned to client sites in and around Bluffton based on availability and experience.

Duties include guarding access points, patrolling grounds and responding to incidents. Weekend availability is required, with shifts including days, evenings, and overnights. CSSI offers training, overtime, and clear growth paths within a locally led company with 20 years in

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older.
• Ability to obtain SC SLED Unarmed Security Officer Registration under CSSI.
• Must pass a criminal background check and drug screening.
• Reliable transportation and valid driver's license.

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.
• 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 our mobile reporting system.
• Represent the client and CSSI with a professional appearance and attitude on every shift.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Stand/walk long shifts

Reliable transportation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

About CSSI

Coastal Security Services, Inc. (CSSI) is a veteran-owned and woman-owned security company providing protective services, investigations, training, and security technology across multiple states, including South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, North Carolina, Texas, Iowa, Nebraska, and Kentucky. Founded in 2006 and headquartered in Bluffton, South Carolina, CSSI supports communities, schools, healthcare facilities, commercial properties, industrial operations, and public-sector clients. Each security program is tailored to the specific needs, risks, and operations of the client rather than using a one-size-fits-all model. Services range from armed and unarmed officers, mobile patrols, campus security, and event protection to private investigations, dispatch, remote camera viewing, and mobile camera trailers. CSSI also operates a Training Academy with in-house officer training, live-fire range, de-escalation instruction, and CPR/AED, all guided by a mission to protect what matters and provide peace of mind.

About the Role

We are hiring Security Officers in Bluffton, SC for both full-time and part-time schedules. You will be assigned to client sites in and around Bluffton based on your availability and experience.

What You Will Do

• Control access at gates, lobbies, and entry points; verify credentials and manage visitors
• Conduct foot and vehicle patrols of buildings, grounds, and parking areas
• 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 our mobile reporting system
• Represent the client and CSSI with a professional appearance and attitude on every shift

Schedule

Full-time and part-time positions available. Shifts include days, evenings, and overnights. Weekend availability is required.

Pay

Starts at $18.00 per hour, with higher rates at select sites. Overtime is paid at 1.5x for all hours over 40 in a work week.

Requirements

• 18 years of age or older
• Available to work weekends
• Ability to obtain SC SLED Unarmed Security Officer Registration under CSSI
• Must pass a criminal background check and drug screening
• High school diploma or GED
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation
• Able to stand, walk, and patrol for a full shift
• Clear verbal and written communication

Preferred

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

What CSSI Offers

• Full-time and part-time schedules
• 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