UNIV- Security Specialist III-2-Public Safety

MUSC Health; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 20,664 - 33,062; Full time

Job summary

MUSC Health in Charleston, SC seeks a Public Safety Officer to patrol campus, monitor alarms, respond to emergencies, and help maintain order and safety across the medical campus.

Qualified applicants will hold a South Carolina Department of Public Safety certification, possess a high school diploma with three years of security experience, and demonstrate computer literacy. The role requires the ability to work overtime and maintain a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• High school diploma and three years of experience in fire prevention, safety or security activities.
• Certification by the Department of Public Safety, in accordance with Section 23‑6‑430 of the 1976 South Carolina Code of Laws.
• Computer literacy.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a valid driver’s license.
• Ability to work overtime as required.

Responsibilities

• Patrols assigned areas diligently, giving particular attention to and often rechecking those locations where problems have been frequent.
• 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), assists supervisory personnel in peace and decorum in building and on grounds.
• Operates two‑way radio and responds per the direction of dispatcher.
• Courteously assists all persons seeking directions, information or assistance.

Skills

Public Safety Certification

Computer literacy

Driver's license

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Job Description

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. Courteously assists all persons seeking directions, information or assistance.

Job Duties

• 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. Courteously assists all persons seeking directions, information or assistance. Essential.
• Responds punctually to all assignments and immediately to all emergencies. Essential.
• Monitors alarms and CCTV (closed circuit television). Essential.
• Performs duty of Public Safety Officer (non‑arrest powers), assists 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. Essential.
• Operates two‑way radio and responds per the direction of dispatcher. Essential.
• Courteously assists all persons seeking directions, information or assistance. Essential.
• Informs the relieving officer of all information and concerns of interest or importance to them in the proper performance of their job duty. Essential.

Minimum Requirements

• A high school diploma and three years of experience in fire prevention, safety or security activities.
• Certification by the Department of Public Safety, in accordance with Section 23‑6‑430 of the 1976 South Carolina Code of Laws.
• Physical Requirements:
• Ability to stand/walk for extended periods of time. (Continuous - 6‑8 hours per shift)
• Ability to lift materials up to 50 lbs, unassisted. (Infrequent)
• Ability to lift, drag, pull persons to safety, weighing up to 300 lbs, assisted. (Infrequent)
• Ability to hear and recognize various sounds within noisy background areas. (Continuous)
• Ability to maintain 20/40 vision in both eyes, corrected. (Continuous)
• Ability to climb stairs to the top floor of any building within the institution. (Infrequent)
• Olfactory sense must be intact in order to smell unusual odors. (Continuous)
• Ability to carry heavy objects, i.e., persons, a distance of 15 to 20 feet in emergency situations. (Infrequent)
• Ability to engage in physical confrontations with suspected offenders. (Infrequent)
• Ability to sit. (Infrequent)
• Additional New Requirements: Ability to obtain and maintain a valid driver’s license.
• Computer literacy.
• Ability to work overtime as required.

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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