Security Officer/PRN (Leatherman Behavioral Health Pavilion)

Job Description Summary

Location: MUSC/Leatherman Behavioral Health Pavilion, Florence, SC

Position: Security Officer (PRN)

Responsibilities

• Protect and serve MUSC Health Pee Dee Division patients, staff, and visitors; monitor and protect facilities and assets.
• Monitor and operate access control systems, security camera systems, intercoms, two-way radios, telephones, and alarm systems.
• Patrol facilities and grounds; provide emergency assistance and response.
• Interact with patients, families, visitors, law enforcement, and correctional officers.
• Support MUSC Health staff with security and safety concerns.
• Complete detailed notes based on observations, conduct security investigations and interviews, and write detailed incident reports.

Education

Education Minimum: High School Diploma or equivalent.

Work Experience

• Minimum one (1) year relevant security experience or appropriate preferred education requirements.
• Preferred experience in healthcare security, corporate security, or law enforcement.

Licenses & Certifications

• Minimum valid driver’s license in the State of South Carolina.
• Completion of IAHSS Basic Certification within six (6) months of hire (preferred).

Required Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

• Maintain a high level of professionalism and provide a high level of customer service.
• Ability to don and wear personal protective equipment (gloves, face shields, goggles, gowns, masks, PPE, and ballistic vest if issued).
• Operate radio equipment for communications and quickly respond to emergent situations.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; ability to type accurate, detailed reports and recall actions during emergencies.
• Knowledge of crime prevention strategies; ability to detect, locate, and report safety problems (smoke, odors, water leaks).
• Knowledge of computer systems, including spreadsheets, word processing, email, alarm systems, access control software, and surveillance cameras.
• Knowledge of verbal and non-verbal de-escalation techniques; able to use trained control techniques and restraints as trained (requires completion of Handle with Care Crisis De-escalation course).
• Ability to complete MUHA Security training requirements as provided by MUSC Health Pee Dee Division.

Physical Requirements

Indicate the physical requirements of this job during a shift. Reasonable accommodations may be available to perform essential functions. Physical Demand Level options: Occasional up to 33%, Frequent 34-66%, Constant 67-100% of the time. Constant duties include standing, walking, and sitting; frequent bending, kneeling, stairs climbing, reaching; good dexterity; ability to lift up to 20 pounds unassisted; ability to lift from 36 inches to overhead for items over 15 pounds. Vision 20/40 with correction.

Additional Information

Leatherman Behavioral Health Pavilion will serve as a regional behavioral health center with triage, crisis stabilization, telehealth, outpatient, and inpatient services. The center will be located at the Cedar Tower campus on E. Cedar Street in Florence. The project involves rapid access, telepsychiatry, inpatient beds, and outpatient services, and will support individualized treatment plans including mental health, addiction services, and therapy.

Benefits

MUSC is a state facility; full-time positions offer eligibility for State of South Carolina health and retirement benefits.

Equal Opportunity 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 law. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will be considered based on qualifications, merit, and business need.

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