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

Overtime at 1.5x over 40 hours

CSSI Training Academy at no cost

Growth path into supervisory roles

20 years in business

Job summary

Coastal Security Services, Inc. (CSSI) is hiring Unarmed Security Officers for client sites in Pooler, Savannah, and Rincon, GA. Posts include gated communities, industrial campuses, hotels, and federal facilities. We hire continuously; apply once and be placed when a post fits your license, location, and availability.

Sites operate 24/7 with 8- and 12-hour shifts; full-time and part-time options available. Starting hourly rate is $18.00, with overtime at 1.5x after 40 hours in a week.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older.
• Currently licensed or able to obtain Georgia security officer registration.
• Pass 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 and written communication

Patrol and observation skills

Access control and incident reporting

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