Security Officer

About the role

The Security Officer reports to the Director of Security. Under general supervision, the Security Officer monitors and provides protection and security for facilities, premises, employees, patients and visitors. This position responds to security calls within the medical center and conducts basic investigations as well as troubleshooting of the electronic visitor management system.

Responsibilities

• Monitors and provides protection and security for facilities, premises, employees, patients and visitors.
• Responds to security calls within the medical center.
• Conducts basic investigations as well as troubleshooting of the electronic visitor management system.
• Physically patrols the perimeter of the medical center and parking lot.
• Communicates tactfully with the public.

Requirements

• Must have a High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Must be 21 years of age.
• Must possess a valid Driver’s License.
• At least 1 year experience in Security or equivalent job functions is preferred but not required.

Physical Requirements

• Continuous – 6-8 hours per shift: Standing, Sitting, Walking, Climbing Stairs, Working Indoors, Working Outdoors in Temperature Extremes, Working from Elevated Areas, Working from Kneeling Positions, Bending at Waist, Twisting at Waist, Squatting, Performing Pinching Operations, Performing Gross Motor Activities with Fingers and Hands, Performing Firm Grasping with Fingers and Hands, Performing Fine Manipulation with Fingers and Hands, Reaching Overhead, Reaching in All Directions, Lifting and Carrying 50 lbs. Unassisted, Lifting/Lowering Objects 50 lbs. from/to Floor from/to 36 inches Unassisted, Lifting from 36” to Overhead 25 lbs. Unassisted, Exerting Up to 50 lbs. of Force.
• Frequent – 2-6 hours per shift: Climb Stairs, Reach Overhead, Reach in All Directions, Lift and Carry 50 lbs. Unassisted, Lifting/Lowering Objects 50 lbs. from/to Floor from/to 36 inches Unassisted, Lifting from 36” to Overhead 25 lbs. Unassisted, Exerting Up to 50 lbs. of Force.
• Infrequent – 0-2 hours per shift: None.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• One year of relevant 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.
• Must have a valid South Carolina Driver’s License.

Skills

• Ability to perform job functions while standing.
• Ability to perform job functions while sitting.
• Ability to perform job functions while walking.
• Ability to climb stairs.
• Ability to work indoors.
• Ability to work outside in temperature extremes.
• Ability to work from elevated areas.
• Ability to work from kneeling positions.
• Ability to bend at the waist.
• Ability to twist at the waist.
• Ability to squat and perform job functions.
• Ability to perform “pinching” operations.
• Ability to perform gross motor activities with fingers and hands.
• Ability to perform firm grasping with fingers and hands.
• Ability to perform fine manipulation with fingers and hands.
• Ability to reach overhead.
• Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders.
• Ability to fully use both legs.
• Ability to use lower extremities for balance and coordination.
• Ability to reach in all directions.
• Ability to lift and carry 50 lbs. unassisted.
• Ability to lift/lower objects 50 lbs. from/to floor from/to 36 inches unassisted.
• Ability to lift from 36” to overhead 25 lbs. unassisted.
• Ability to exert up to 50 lbs. of force.
• Ability to maintain vision 20/40 corrected.
• Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand or at a distance.
• Ability to match or discriminate between colors.
• Ability to determine distance/relationship between objects; depth perception.
• Good peripheral vision capabilities.
• Ability to maintain hearing acuity, with correction.
• Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements.
• Ability to deal effectively with stressful situations.
• Ability to work rotating shifts.
• Ability to work overtime as required.
• Ability to work in a latex safe environment.
• Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions.
• Ability to maintain good olfactory sensory function.
• Ability to be qualified physically for respirator use, initially and as required.

Benefits

N/A

Pay

Hourly Pay Grade Health-21

Schedule

Rotating (United States of America)

Entity

MUHA

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Cost Center

CC004855 ORBG - Security

Pay Rate Type

Hourly

Job Description

None

Additional Job Description

None

Minimum Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• One year of relevant 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.
• Must have a valid South Carolina Driver’s License.

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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