security

C002 Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA); Summerville (SC); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Medical University of South Carolina is seeking a Medical Center Security Officer to provide security services for care team members, patients, visitors, and our medical facilities.

The role requires a High School Diploma or equivalent, one year of relevant security experience, and the ability to obtain IAHSS certification within the first year of employment. A valid South Carolina driver’s license is required. Shift work and overtime are expected.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required; 1 year of security, law enforcement, or related experience preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree can substitute for the required experience.
• Must obtain IAHSS certification within the first year of employment.
• Must have a valid South Carolina driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Provide security services for care team members, patients, visitors, and MUSC facilities.
• Communicate tactfully and effectively; enforce security protocols and respond to incidents.

Skills

Security experience

Communication

Driver's license

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor's degree substituted for experience

Job description

Job Description Summary The Medical Center Security Officer provides security services for Care Team Members, patients, visitors, and our Medical Facilities.

Entity Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA) Worker Type Employee Worker Sub-Type Regular Cost Center CC005903 CHS - Summerville Medical Center - FSED Pay Rate Type Hourly Pay Grade Health-21 Scheduled Weekly Hours 24 Work Shift

Minimum Requirements

• High School Diploma, and 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.

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.

Additional Job Description Physical Requirements

• Mobility & Posture Standing: Continuous
• Mobility & Posture Sitting: Continuous
• Mobility & Posture Walking: Continuous
• Mobility & Posture climbing stairs: Infrequent
• Mobility & Posture working indoors: Continuous
• Mobility & Posture working outdoors (temperature extremes): Infrequent
• Mobility & Posture working from elevated areas: Frequent
• Mobility & Posture working in confined/cramped spaces: Frequent
• Mobility & Posture Kneeling: Infrequent
• Mobility & Posture bending at the waist: Continuous
• Mobility & Posture Twisting at the waist: Frequent
• Mobility & Posture Squatting: Frequent
• Manual Dexterity & Strength Pinching operations: Frequent
• Manual Dexterity & Strength Gross motor use (fingers/hands): Continuous
• Manual Dexterity & Strength Firm grasping (fingers/hands): Continuous
• Manual Dexterity & Strength Fine manipulation (fingers/hands): Continuous
• Manual Dexterity & Strength reaching overhead: Frequent
• Manual Dexterity & Strength Reaching in all directions: Continuous
• Manual Dexterity & Strength Repetitive motion (hands/wrists/elbows/shoulders): Continuous
• Manual Dexterity & Strength Full use of both legs: Continuous
• Manual Dexterity & Strength 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
• Selected Positions: 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

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. Medical University of South Carolina participates in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees.

MUSC attracts more than $250 million annually in research funding, making it the biggest magnet for biomedical, extramural research dollars of all institutions of higher learning in South Carolina. The Clinical and Translational Science Award (CTSA) Program aims to advance clinical and translational science to increase the speed at which new treatments become available to patients. MUSC Health, the clinical enterprise, operates a 750 bed medical center, which includes a nationally recognized Children’s Hospital, the Ashley River Tower (cardiovascular, digestive disease, and surgical oncology), Hollings Cancer Center (one of fewer than 70 elite National Cancer Institute designated centers), a Level I Trauma Center and the Institute of Psychiatry. In addition, there are more than 100 outreach clinics, hospital/health system affiliations, and telehealth sites. U.S. News & World Report placed us among the top one percent of all American hospitals, with 11 specialties in the top 50. The MUSC Medical Center is also one of only three Magnet® designated hospitals in South Carolina.