Safety and Security Officer

Job Description Summary

MUSC Health Division Safety and Security officer is responsible for routine patrols in and around divisional buildings giving particular attention to and often rechecking those locations.  Patrols buildings, checks for unsafe conditions, fire checks, prowlers, vandalism, and other unusual occurrences.

Entity

Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type​

Regular

Cost Center

CC001546 LAN - Security (LMC)

Pay Rate Type

Hourly

Pay Grade

Health-21

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Work Shift

Job Description

Under limited supervision, the MUSC Health Division Safety and Security officer is responsible for routine patrols in and around divisional buildings giving particular attention to and often rechecking those locations.  Patrols buildings, checks for unsafe conditions, fire checks, prowlers, vandalism, and other unusual occurrences.  Makes rounds of assigned area at least three times during shifts, while making written reports and logs of issues found and operational duties.  Promptly responds to emergencies and interacts with other care team members, patients, and visitors during normal activities while on shift.  

Monitors alarm activations and video camera systems for potential security and safety issues that are currently occurring as well as investigations of incidents that are past, with complete reports and recommendations sent to supervision.  A courteous attitude is a must and the ability to verbally de-escalate situations as they arise, leading to possible physical management if the situation dictates.  Ability and effort to maintain warm greeting protocols with all persons in contact with, with helping attitude to properly display the warm and welcoming environment set out by MUSC-Health Catawba Division.  

Ability to listen attentively to radio communications and give specific details and speak clearly when operating issued radio communication devices while able to respond immediately when directed to a location needing assistance from public safety personnel.  

Performs duties of safety and security officer to assist supervisory personnel in peace and decorum in buildings and on all grounds. Parking lot patrol to include ticketing of unauthorized parking and assisting local law enforcement in parking and traffic management in times of duress to maintain the safety of the campus.  It is also the purpose of this position to provide escort services for all care team members, patients and visitors that may need assistance with ride services, as well as the protection of property both state and personal, while located on campus, to insure possible protection from vandalism, theft, loitering, and other possible safety concerns.  

Additional Job Description

Minimum Education: A high school diploma or GED is a requirement of this position.

Minimum Training: Ability to communicate effectively both orally and written. Ability to commentate tactfully with the general public and specialty patients to include patients with behavioral health concerns or those with altered mental status that may want to cause harm to themselves or others. Knowledge of methods of security in buildings and grounds to include ability to de-escalate situations once alerted. Ability to engage in physical confrontations with suspected offenders and handle situations as they arise.  

Certification/License: This position requires a current and valid driver’s license and minimal computer literacy. Ability to work overtime as required. Must be able to complete and maintain International Association of Hospital Safety and Security (IAHSS) Security Certifications. Candidate must be able to pass a complete background check including a criminal background check required by South Carolina Law Enforcement Division to perform security-related job duties.  

If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!

The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need.

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