Security Specialist III (BHDD Public Safety Columbia)

State of South Carolina; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Long-term disability

Life insurance

15 days annual leave

15 days sick leave

13 paid holidays

Parental Leave

Deferred Compensation Program

Job summary

State of South Carolina, Office of Mental Health, Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities, is seeking a Security Specialist III at the Public Safety Division in Columbia. The role focuses on protecting facilities, staff, and patients while coordinating with law enforcement as needed.

The position requires a high school diploma and experience in fire prevention, safety, or security, with the ability to respond quickly to incidents and maintain compliance with regulatory

Qualifications

• Must have high school diploma and security experience.
• Experience in fire prevention, safety or security activities.
• Ability to work 21 years or older and meet state requirements.

Responsibilities

• Respond to calls for service within 15 minutes or less.
• Assist with patient safety and security during outside appointments.
• Complete incident reports within 24 hours.
• Comply with CALEA accreditation and regulations.
• Patrol campus perimeters and parking areas for safety.
• Attend daily shift roll call and receive deployment orders.
• Transmit alarms and safety messages via radio immediately.
• Complete required education and training within deadlines.

Skills

Security experience

Fire prevention/safety

Incident reporting

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Job Responsibilities

Are you passionate about making a real difference in people's lives? Join our team at the Office of Mental Health where we are dedicated to providing compassionate and accessible care to our community. We are seeking a Security Specialist III, who is motivated to help individuals and families navigate life's challenges and achieve long-term wellness. If you want to use your skills to build a healthier, more resilient community, we encourage you to apply.

Positions are located at the SC Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD) - Office of Mental Health (OMH), Public Safety Division, 7901 Farrow Road, Columbia SC 29203.

Responsibilities For The Security Specialist III

• Assist inpatient and outpatient facilities by responding to calls for service within 15 minutes or less of request to complete contraband searches, respond to fire alarms or emergency calls, emergency codes, or other requests for assistance.
• Assist inpatient facilities in monitoring patients safely and securely during outside appointments. Assist responding LEO when requests for transportation is needed, within 15 minutes or less of request.
• Complete case reports on all incidents (including, but not limited to, patient abuse/neglect; theft; contraband searches; hospital standbys, etc.) within 24 hours.
• Comply with all applicable CALEA Accreditation, regulatory, and contractual regulations.
• Patrol assigned areas to include campus perimeters, parking lots, and surrounding areas to ensure ongoing safety and security of all areas.
• Participates in daily roll call during shift change to receive shift deployment orders.
• Transmits messages and alarms related to safety, security, prevention and protection via radio communication immediately.
• Completes required education and training relevant to the position within the assigned time frame.

Minimum And Additional Requirements

• A high school diploma
• Experience in fire prevention, safety or security activities
• Must be at least 21 years of age

Preferred Qualifications

Bilingual abilities in English and Spanish (or another language) are a plus.

Post Hire, Employee Must Have

• Maintain a high level of communication with districts and facility staff.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds
• Ability to work fluctuating hours.
• Effective communication skills
• Have considerable knowledge of state laws, rules, and regulations of the South Carolina Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities.
• Complete MANDT/and or MAPS training

The Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions including, but not limited, to lactation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.

Supplemental questions are considered part of your official application. Any misrepresentation will result in your disqualification from employment. Please complete the state application to include all current and previous work history and education. A resume will not be accepted nor reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position.

Benefits

• Health, dental, vision, long-term disability, and life insurance for employees, spouse, and children.
• 15 days annual (vacation) leave per year
• 15 days sick leave per year
• 13 paid holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• S.C. Deferred Compensation Program available (S.C. Deferred Compensation)
• Retirement benefit choices
  • State Retirement Plan (SCRS)
  • State Optional Retirement Program (State ORP)
  • Enrollment in one of the listed plans is required for all FTE employees; please refer to the contribution section of hyperlinked retirement sites for the current contribution rate of gross pay.

Benefits For State Employees

The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies.

Insurance Benefits

Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.

Retirement Benefits

State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.

Workplace Benefits

State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more.

Note

The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.