UNIV-Security Specialist III-Public Safety

C001 Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC - Univ); Town of Charleston (NY); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC - Univ) is seeking a dedicated Public Safety Officer to patrol assigned areas, monitor alarms and CCTV, and respond to emergencies. The role emphasizes documenting discrepancies, assisting the public, and coordinating with other officers to ensure safety across campus facilities.

Qualified applicants will have a high school diploma, three years of security-related experience, and certification under SC law.

Qualifications

• High school diploma and three years of experience in fire prevention, safety or security activities.
• Certification by the Department of Public Safety per SC Code of Laws §23-6-430.

Responsibilities

• Patrols assigned areas diligently and rechecks locations with prior problems.
• Responds promptly to emergencies and coordinates with other officers.
• Monitors alarms and CCTV systems.
• Perform duties of Public Safety Officer and assist supervisory personnel in peace and decorum.
• Operates two-way radio and communicates with Dispatchers.
• Relays information to relieving officer and ensures handoff of critical details.
• Additional duties as described in the job posting.

Skills

Patrol operations

Emergency response

Public safety

CCTV monitoring

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Job Description Summary 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 34,476.00 - 44,778.00 - 55,182.000 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.
• 20% Responds punctually to all assignments and immediately to all emergencies.
• 10% Monitors alarms and CCTV, (closed circuit television).
• 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.
• 10% Operates two-way radio and responds per the direction of Dispatcher.
• 10% Courteously assists all persons seeking directions, information or assistance.
• 10% Informs the relieving officer of all information and concerns of interest or importance to them in the proper performance of their job duty.
• 10% 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

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.

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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