Security Officer

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

Job summary

MUSC Health seeks a dedicated Security Officer to protect campus property and ensure a secure environment for patients, staff and visitors. The role requires routine shift work, strong communication skills, and adherence to hospital security standards.

Competitive hourly pay, with possibility of overtime, and opportunities for certification support. This position is with the Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA) and entails working in a demanding healthcare setting, with emphasis on

Qualifications

• High School Diploma; a Bachelor’s degree or other relevant certifications may substitute for the required work experience.
• Minimum 1 year of relevant experience in security, law enforcement, EMS, or related fields.
• Must obtain IAHSS certification within first year and hold a valid South Carolina driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Protect state and personal property and maintain security for the facility.
• Perform routine security duties following prescribed standards set by Security Manager.
• Engage daily with faculty, staff, students, employees and visitors; communicate clearly and professionally.

Skills

Communication

Public interaction

Security procedures

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor’s degree substitute for experience

Job description

Job Description Summary

Under general supervision performs routine security duties in protecting State and personal property and maintaining security of State institution. Performs routine and repetitive duties following clearly prescribed standards and practices as set forth by the Manager of Hospital Security. Work involved shift work and some overtime. Comes in contact on daily basis with faculty, staff, students, employees and visitors. Must be able to use tact and communicate clearly with public. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and written. Ability to communicate tactfully with the general public. Knowledge of methods of security in buildings and grounds.

Job Description Summary

Under general supervision performs routine security duties in protecting State and personal property and maintaining security of State institution. Performs routine and repetitive duties following clearly prescribed standards and practices as set forth by the Manager of Hospital Security. Work involves shift work and some overtime. Comes in contact on daily basis with faculty, staff, students, employees and visitors. Must be able to use tact and communicate clearly with public. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and written. Ability to communicate tactfully with the general public. Knowledge of methods of security in buildings and grounds.

Entity

Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Cost Center

CC004855 ORBG - Security

Pay Rate Type

Hourly

Pay Grade

Health-21

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Job Description

Under general supervision performs routine security duties in protecting State and personal property and maintaining security of State institution. Performs routine and repetitive duties following clearly prescribed standards and practices as set forth by the Manager of Hospital Security. Work involves shift work and some overtime. Comes in contact on daily basis with faculty, staff, students, employees and visitors. Must be able to use tact and communicate clearly with public. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and written. Ability to communicate tactfully with the general public. Knowledge of methods of security in buildings and grounds.

Additional Job Description

Education

High School Diploma; A Bachelor’s degree or other relevant certifications may be substituted for the required work experience.

Experience

1 year of relevant experience (Security, Law Enforcement, Fire Service, Emergency Medical Service, Behavioral Health, Counselor, Education, or Military).

Credentials

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.

Physical Requirements

Ability to perform job functions while standing. (Continuous) Ability to perform job functions while sitting. (Continuous) Ability to perform job functions while walking. (Continuous) Ability to climb stairs. (Infrequent) Ability to work indoors. (Continuous) Ability to work outside in temperature extremes. (Infrequent) Ability to work from elevated areas. (Frequent) Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces. (Frequent) Ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions. (Infrequent) Ability to bend at the waist. (Continuous) Ability to twist at the waist. (Frequent) Ability to squat and perform job functions. (Frequent) Ability to perform "pinching" operations. (Frequent) Ability to perform gross motor activities with fingers and hands. (Continuous) Ability to perform firm grasping with fingers and hands. (Continuous) Ability to perform fine manipulation with fingers and hands. (Continuous) Ability to reach overhead. (Frequent) Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders. (Continuous) Ability to fully use both legs. (Continuous) Ability to use lower extremities for balance and coordination. (Frequent) Ability to reach in all directions. (Continuous) Ability to lift and carry 50 lbs. unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to lift/lower objects 50 lbs. from/to floor from/to 36 inches unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to lift from 36\" to overhead 25 lbs. (Infrequent) Ability to exert up to 50 lbs. of force. (Frequent) Examples include: To transfer a 100 lb. patient that can not assist in the transfer requires 50 lbs. of force. For every 100 additional pounds, assistance will be required from another healthcare worker. 20 lbs. of force is needed to push a 400 lb. patient in a wheelchair on carpet. 25 lbs. of force is required to push a stretcher with a patient with one hand. Ability to maintain 20/40 vision, corrected, in one eye or with both eyes. (Continuous) Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand or at a distance. (Continuous) Ability to match or discriminate between colors. (Continuous) Ability to determine distance/relationship between objects; depth perception. (Continuous) Good peripheral vision capabilities. (Continuous) Ability to maintain hearing acuity, with correction. (Continuous) Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements. (Continuous) Ability to deal effectively with stressful situations. (Continuous) Ability to work rotating shifts. (Frequent) Ability to work overtime as required. (Frequent) Ability to work in a latex safe environment. (Continuous) Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions. (Continuous) (Selected Positions) *Ability to maintain good olfactory sensory function. (Continuous) *(Selected Positions) *Ability to be qualified physically for respirator use, initially and as required. (Continuous) (Selected Positions)

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

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