UNIV- Security Specialist III-2-Public Safety

C001 Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC - Univ); United States; On-site; USD 34,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) is seeking a full-time security professional to patrol assigned areas, monitor alarms and CCTV, and respond to emergencies. The role emphasizes staying attentive, reporting discrepancies, and assisting the public with directions and information.

Required are a high school diploma, three years of related experience, and certification by the South Carolina Department of Public Safety.

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 and ability to obtain/maintain a valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Patrols assigned areas diligently, focusing on repeated problem locations.
• Responds promptly to all emergencies and emergencies as needed.
• Monitors alarms and CCTV (closed circuit television).
• Assists supervisory personnel in maintaining peace and decorum in buildings/grounds.
• Operates two-way radio and relays information to Dispatchers.
• Gives directions and assistance to persons as requested.

Skills

Attention to detail

Emergency response

Patrol procedures

Verbal communication

Team coordination

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Alarms system

CCTV system

Two-way radio

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.

Entity Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC - Univ) Worker Type Employee Worker Sub-Type Classified Cost Center CC001140 Department Of Public Safety Pay Rate Type Hourly Pay Grade University-GEN05 Pay Range 33,800.00 - 43,900.00 - 54,100.000 Scheduled Weekly Hours 40 Work Shift Rotating (United States of America) 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

• 30% 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 20% Responds punctually to all assignments and immediately to all emergencies.
• Essential 10% Monitors alarms and CCTV, (closed circuit television).
• Essential 10% 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.
• Essential 10% Operates two-way radio and responds per the direction of Dispatcher.
• Essential 10% Courteously assists all persons seeking directions, information or assistance.
• Essential 10% Informs the relieving officer of all information and concerns of interest or importance to them in the proper performance of their job duty.

Additional Job Description

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:

(Note: The following descriptions are applicable to this section: Continuous - 6-8 hours per shift; Frequent - 2-6 hours per shift; Infrequent - 0-2 hours per shift)

• Ability to stand/walk for extended periods of time. (Continuous)
• 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 drivers license.
• Computer literacy.
• Ability to work overtime as required.

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

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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Thank you for wanting to be part of the Medical University of South Carolina team. Whether you want to teach the next generation of health care leaders, innovate new business models, discover the next breakthrough or provide patient care, there's a role for you that fuels your passion and takes advantage of your skills.

There are career opportunities available in academics, research, hospital medicine, physician practices and support services, from patient billing to IT. MUSC attracts more than $250 million annually in research funding, making it the biggest magnet for biomedical, extramural research dollars of all institutions of higher learning in South Carolina. The Clinical and Translational Science Award (CTSA) Program aims to advance clinical and translational science to increase the speed at which new treatments become available to patients. MUSC Health, the clinical enterprise, operates a 750 bed medical center, which includes a nationally recognized Children’s Hospital, the Ashley River Tower (cardiovascular, digestive disease, and surgical oncology), Hollings Cancer Center (one of fewer than 70 elite National Cancer Institute designated centers), a Level I Trauma Center and the Institute of Psychiatry. In addition, there are more than 100 outreach clinics, hospital/health system affiliations, and telehealth sites. U.S. News & World Report placed us among the top one percent of all American hospitals, with 11 specialties in the top 50. The MUSC Medical Center is also one of only three Magnet® designated hospitals in South Carolina.