Security

About the role

The Medical Center Security Officer provides security services for Care Team Members, patients, visitors, and our Medical Facilities. The Security Officer must have the ability to communicate tactfully and effectively with our Care Team Members and the public. Must have knowledge of security practices and protocols. The Medical Center Security Officer position involves shiftwork and some overtime. Must have a valid South Carolina Driver’s License.

Minimum Requirements

• High School Diploma or Equivalent, and 1 year of experience (Security, Law Enforcement, Fire Service, Emergency Medical Service, Behavioral Health, Counselor, Education, or Military)
• A Bachelor’s degree or other relevant certifications may be substituted for the required work experience
• Must obtain and be able to maintain the International Association for Healthcare Security and Safety certification (IAHSS) within the first year of employment

Physical Requirements

• Mobility & Posture: Standing (continuous), Sitting (continuous), Walking (continuous), Climbing stairs (infrequent), Working indoors (continuous), Working outdoors (temperature extremes) (infrequent), Working from elevated areas (frequent), Working in confined/cramped spaces (frequent), Kneeling (infrequent), Bending at the waist (continuous), Twisting at the waist (frequent), Squatting (frequent)
• Manual Dexterity & Strength: Pinching operations (frequent), Gross motor use (fingers/hands) (continuous), Firm grasping (fingers/hands) (continuous), Fine manipulation (fingers/hands) (continuous), Reaching overhead (frequent), Reaching in all directions (continuous), Repetitive motion (hands/wrists/elbows/shoulders) (continuous), Full use of both legs (continuous), Balance & coordination (lower extremities) (frequent)
• Lifting & Force Requirements: Lift/carry 50 lbs. unassisted (infrequent), Lift/lower 50 lbs. from floor to 36” (infrequent), Lift up to 25 lbs. overhead (infrequent), Exert up to 50 lbs. of force (frequent)
• Vision & Sensory: Maintain corrected vision 20/40 (one or both eyes) (continuous), Recognize objects (near/far) (continuous), Color discrimination (continuous), Depth perception (continuous), Peripheral vision (continuous), Hearing acuity (with correction) (continuous), Tactile sensory function (continuous), Gross motor with fine motor coordination (continuous), Olfactory (smell) function (continuous)
• Respirator use qualification: Continuous

Work Environment & Conditions

• Effective stress management (continuous)
• Rotating shifts (frequent)
• Overtime as required (frequent)
• Latex-safe environment (continuous)
• Respirator use qualification (continuous)