Security Officer

Hopehealth-Inc; Florence (SC); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

HopeHealth is seeking a Security Officer in Florence, SC. The role focuses on safeguarding staff, patients, and facilities under the Security Manager's guidance. The officer must maintain SLED certification and firearm qualification, and hold a valid SC driver's license.

Responsibilities include annual sidearm qualification, adherence to shift schedules (7:00am–9:00pm, Mon–Sat), and performing related duties as assigned to ensure a safe environment for HopeHealth properties.

Qualifications

• High School graduate or equivalent required; Associates Degree in Criminal Justice preferred.
• Class one Law Enforcement Certification or Hospital Security experience with SLED certification preferred.
• Must possess a valid SC Driver’s License; SLED certification and firearm qualification maintained.

Responsibilities

• Protect staff, patients, and facilities under supervision of Security Manager and Director of Security.
• Qualify with sidearm annually and meet SLED requirements for Certified Security Guard.
• Shift hours typically between 7:00am and 9:00pm, Monday through Saturday, with other duties as assigned.

Skills

Driver's License

Communication

Time Management

Interpersonal Skills

Qualitative & Quantitative Skills

Initiative

Education

High School Diploma

Associate's Degree in Criminal Justice (preferred)

Job description

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Security Officer

Security Guard Full Time Technical Florence, SC, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 2492

Overview of the Position:

Reporting to the Security Manager, the Security Officer will be responsible for a variety of tasks and functions that involve the safety and security of HopeHealth staff, patients, and facilities.

Education and Experience:

• High School graduate or equivalent required; Associates Degree in Criminal Justice preferred
• Class one Law Enforcement Certification or Hospital Security experience with SLED certification preferred.

Required Skills / Abilities:

• Must possess a valid SC Driver’s License.
• Ability to take initiative and handle various tasks while working efficiently, effectively, and independently under minimal supervision.
• Excellent communication, time management, interpersonal, qualitative and quantitative skills are essential.
• Candidates must be able to maintain SLED Certification as well as Firearm qualification.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• This position has no direct reports

Essential Job Functions:

These functions will be performed by the Security Officer and will be the responsibility of the incumbent working within the facility and grounds of HopeHealth properties to ensure safeguarding for employees, patients and HopeHealth properties.

• All activities related to the protection, safeguarding, and security of staff, patients, and facilities with oversite of Security Manager and Director of Security.
• Qualify with sidearm annually and complete all SLED requirements for Certified Security Guard.
• Work shifts between 7:00am and 9:00pm, Monday through Saturday.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Physical Requirements:

Hearing: Adequate to perform job duties in person and over the telephone. Speaking: Must be able to communicate clearly to patients in person and over the telephone. Vision: Visual acuity adequately to perform job duties, including reading information from printed sources and computer screens. Other: Requires occasional lifting and carrying items weighing up to 10 pounds unassisted in normal daily activities and up to 30 lbs. for other required work activities. Additionally, requires frequent bending, reaching, and repetitive hand movements (especially if keyboarding and writing), standing, walking, squatting, and sitting, with some lifting, pushing and pulling exerted regularly throughout a regular work shift.