Unarmed Security Officer | Pooler, GA (Ongoing Hiring)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Training Academy for free

Growth path to supervision

Overtime pay 1.5x

Job summary

Coastal Security Services, Inc. (CSSI) is hiring unarmed Security Officers to cover client sites in Pooler, Savannah, Rincon, and surrounding GA areas. We offer 8- and 12-hour shifts across 24/7/365 operation, with most posts requiring weekend availability.

Compensation starts at $18.00 per hour, with overtime at 1.5x after 40 hours weekly. We provide continuous placement once screened, a supportive training path, and opportunities to advance to supervision and leadership roles.

Qualifications

• 18 years of age or older.
• Currently licensed or ability to obtain Georgia security officer registration.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Control access at gates and entry points; verify credentials for employees, contractors, and visitors.
• Conduct foot and vehicle patrols of buildings, grounds, and parking areas.
• Monitor CCTV and alarm systems and respond to incidents and alarms.
• Maintain accurate visitor logs, daily activity reports, and incident reports.
• Observe and report safety hazards, policy violations, and suspicious activity.
• Serve as the professional first point of contact for everyone entering the property.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

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 Unarmed Security Officers for client sites in Pooler, Savannah, and Rincon, GA. Posts include gated residential communities, industrial campuses, hotel and commercial properties, and federal facilities.

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

• Control access at gates and entry points; verify credentials for employees, contractors, and visitors
• Conduct foot and vehicle patrols of buildings, grounds, and parking areas
• Monitor CCTV and alarm systems and respond to incidents and alarms
• Maintain accurate visitor logs, daily activity reports, and incident reports
• Observe and report safety hazards, policy violations, and suspicious activity
• Serve as the professional first point of contact for everyone entering the property

Schedule

Our sites run 24/7/365. Shift length and rotation vary by post (8-hour and 12-hour shifts, days, evenings, and overnights) and most posts require weekend availability. Full-time and part-time schedules are available.

Pay

CSSI uses post-based pay: your hourly rate is set by the site you are assigned to. Unarmed posts in this area start 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
• Currently licensed or ability to obtain Georgia security officer registration
• 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

• Prior security experience
• Current CPR/First Aid/AED certification
• Industrial, residential, or commercial security experience
• Prior military or law enforcement service

What CSSI Offers

• 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