Job Description Summary

MUSC/Black River Medical Center seeking experienced Security Officers on a full-time basis!

Entity

Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type​

Regular

Cost Center

CC005288 BLR - Security

Pay Rate Type

Hourly

Pay Grade

Health-21

Scheduled Weekly Hours

36

Work Shift

Job Description

A Security Officer is responsible for protecting and serving MUSC Health Pee Dee Division patients, staff, and visitors, in addition to monitoring and protecting facilities and assets, across the Pee Dee Division. Security Officers monitor and operate access control systems, security camera systems, intercoms, two-way radios, telephones, and alarm systems.

Security Officers often perform the following duties daily:

• Patrol facilities and grounds,
• Provide emergency assistance and response,
•  Interact with patients, families, visitors, law enforcement and correctional officers.
•  Support MUSC Health staff with issues involving security and safety concerns.
•  The individual must complete detailed notes based on observations, conduct security investigations and interviews, and write detailed reports regarding incidents and events.

Education:

• Education Minimum High School Diploma or equivalent.  

Work Experience:

•  Minimum One (1) year relevant experience or appropriate preferred education requirements.
•  Preferred Experience in healthcare security, corporate security, or law enforcement.
• Licenses & Certifications Minimum Valid driver’s license in the State of SC.  
•  Completion of IAHSS Basic Certification within six (6) months of hire. Preferred

Required Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

• Ability to maintain a high level of professionalism.

• Must possess a strong desire and ability to provide a high level of customer service through engagement with others.

• Ability to don and wear personal protective equipment, such as gloves, face shields, goggles, gowns, masks, powered air-purifying respirator, and if necessary, issued ballistic vest protection while on duty.

• Ability to use radio equipment for communications.

• Ability to quickly respond to emergent situations.

• Skill in verbal communications, especially listening and recalling information during high stress conditions.

• Skill in written communications including the ability to type accurate and detailed reports efficiently, recalling actions taken during emergencies and critical incidents.

• Knowledge of crime prevention strategies.

• Ability to detect, locate, and report smoke, unusual odors, and running water which may indicate safety problems.

• Knowledge of and skill with computer systems, including spreadsheets, word processing, e-mail, alarm systems, access control software, and surveillance cameras.

• Knowledge of verbal and non-verbal tactics to safely de-escalate individuals. Ability to use de-escalation strategies, trained control techniques, and the application of restraints as trained. (Successfully complete 16 hours verbal and physical Handle with Care Crisis De-escalation course. Must be able to successfully complete the physical components defense and restraint tactics as described in the Handle with Care Curriculum.)

• Knowledge of security practices used in safeguarding persons and property.

• Complete MUHA Security training requirements provided by MUSC Health Pee Dee Division and appropriately perform the responsibilities of a Security Officer.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Indicate the appropriate physical requirements of this job during a shift. Note: reasonable accommodations may be made available for individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. (See Handle with Care Crisis De-escalation Curriculum)

 Physical Demand Level; Occasional Up to 33% of the time, Frequent 34%-66% of the time Constant 67%-100% of the time

Constant requirements are to perform job functions while standing, walking, and sitting. Ability to bend at the waist, kneel, climb stairs, reach in all directions, fully use both hands and legs, possess good finger dexterity, perform repetitive motions with hands, wrists, elbows, and shoulders. Ability to reach in all directions, maintain 20/40 vision corrected, see, and recognize objects close at hand and at a distance, work in a latex safe environment. Perform work duties indoors and outdoors with seasonal weather changes and conditions. Frequently lift and/or carry objects weighing 20 pounds unassisted and ability to lift from 36” to overhead objects or items more than 15 pounds.

Additional Job Description

MUSC Health Black River Medical Center supports a patient-and family-centered approach to care. Family members are not considered visitors to a loved one who is hospitalized. They are key participants in support, decision-making, and care. We do not have visiting hour restrictions and two people are always welcome at the bedside 24 hours a day.  Residents benefit from access to a full range of modern diagnostic and interventional capabilities, including:

• 63,500 square feet
• 25 inpatient beds
• Five observation beds
• Two operating rooms
• 16 emergency treatment areas
• CT scanner
• MRI
• Nuclear medicine
• Mammography
• General radiology department
• Laboratory, respiratory, pharmacy and other ancillary services

About Black River (Cades, SC): “Originally named Camp Ridge, it changed to Cades when the post office was established in 1887. The community was named after C. W. Cades, an early postmaster, or possibly after early postmaster Vernal Glenn Arnette's (1885-1974) grandfather, Cade Arnette (1823-1864).” (from kids.kiddle.com).  For more information, please visit: Chamber of Commerce Cades, SC - ChamberofCommerce.com
 

Benefits
MUSC is a state facility, therefore our full-time positions come with the option of the State of South Carolina health and retirement benefits.

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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