security

MUSC Health; Summerville (SC); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

The Medical University of South Carolina appoints a Security Officer to provide security services for care team members, patients, and visitors at Summerville Medical Center.

This shift-based position requires a High School Diploma, 1 year of relevant security experience (or equivalent), the ability to obtain IAHSS certification within a year, and a valid SC driver's license. The role involves overtime and various security duties to protect facilities and people.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma and one year of relevant security or related experience.
• Bachelor’s degree or other relevant certifications may substitute for the required work experience.
• IAHSS certification within the first year of employment.
• Valid South Carolina Driver’s License.

Responsibilities

• Provide security services for Care Team Members, patients, visitors, and medical facilities.
• Communicate tactfully and effectively with the public.
• Work shifts with overtime as required.

Education

IAHSS certification

Bachelor’s degree substitution

Job description

Job Description Summary

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

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

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.

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.

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.

If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!

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.

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