Senior Security Patrol & Emergency Response Specialist

musc; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) is seeking a dedicated Public Safety Officer to patrol assigned areas, focusing on locations with prior issues, check for fires, prowlers, and vandalism, and document discrepancies.

The role requires a high school diploma and three years of security-related experience, certification by the Department of Public Safety, and physical ability to perform the duties. The university emphasizes equal opportunity employment and a safe campus environment.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma required.
• Three years of experience in fire prevention, safety or security activities required.
• Certification by the Department of Public Safety, in accordance with Section 23-6-430 of the 1976 South Carolina Code of Laws.

Responsibilities

• Patrols assigned areas diligently, giving particular attention to and often rechecking those locations where problems have been frequent. Patrols building checking for fire, prowlers, vandalism, and other unusual activities. Makes rounds of assigned area at least three times during the shift, appropriately documents and verbally reports discrepancies. Sustains attentiveness. Promptly responds to all emergencies, knows locations of call boxes and fire extinguishers, coordinates with other officers, checks IDs and passes.
• Responds punctually to all assignments and immediately to all emergencies.
• Monitors alarms and CCTV, (closed circuit television).
• Performs duty of Public Safety Officer (non-arrest powers), assist supervisory personnel in peace and decorum in building and on grounds, Tickets unauthorized vehicles parked in areas reserved for emergency vehicles, loading zones, handicapped or decal required areas. Notifies supervisor or officer assigned to the areas if the vehicle is created a problem. Escorts persons as required. Detains suspicious persons loitering and notifies Dispatchers.
• Operates two-way radio and responds per the direction of Dispatcher.
• Courteously assists all persons seeking directions, information or assistance.
• Informs the relieving officer of all information and concerns of interest or importance to them in the proper performance of their job duty.

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) is seeking a dedicated Public Safety Officer to patrol assigned areas, focusing on locations with prior issues, check for fires, prowlers, and vandalism, and document discrepancies.

The role requires a high school diploma and three years of security-related experience, certification by the Department of Public Safety, and physical ability to perform the duties. The university emphasizes equal opportunity employment and a safe campus environment.