Security Officer II (Nights)

About the Role

Performs duties essential to the enforcement of SRHS regulations. Enforcement of the criminal laws of the state of South Carolina including protecting SRHS property and personnel, regulating vehicular parking, maintaining fire and safety surveillance, conducting safety searches, and promoting optimal public relations with visitors and patients. Other assigned duties as necessary.

Requirements

• High School Graduate or GED
• 2 years full-time Law Enforcement experience
• Graduate of a Certified Basic Police Academy
• Valid driver’s license
• Must meet qualifications to become SLED certified in carrying a weapon
• Required to be interviewed and receive approval from the Peer and Management boards

Responsibilities

• Effectively enforce SRHS regulations
• Effectively enforce the criminal laws for the state of South Carolina
• Communicate effectively in writing and by radio, telephone, and in person to coworkers, employees, visitors, and patients
• Work as a team member with peers, other departments, staff, and administration
• Adapt to new innovations, policies, and procedures, and instruct others in new methods and procedures
• Demonstrate manual dexterity, good eye/hand coordination, and adequate vision/hearing for daily work
• Withstand many hours of standing, walking, stooping, bending, and sitting
• Run up and down stairs, walk long distances, and search for missing persons or evidence to apprehend subjects
• Respond calmly and efficiently in crisis situations
• Intervene in conflict situations (fights, quarrels, domestic matters) and use calming techniques to settle subjects
• Perform defensive and/or hand-to-hand combat tactics to control hostile subjects, including wrestling, holding, and handcuffing unwilling subjects
• Physically restrain individuals who are combative, pushing, shoving, under the influence of behavior-altering drugs, or exhibiting violent disorders until help arrives
• Lift or move patients and equipment
• Proficient in the use of Pepper Spray, ASP Baton, Taser, Firearms, and Handcuffs
• Strong communication skills