Safety and Security Officer
MUSC Health
Summary
We are seeking a dedicated and vigilant Safety and Security Officer to join our team. If you have a passion for ensuring safety and security in a healthcare setting, we encourage you to apply and become part of our team.
Job description
Job Description Summary
We are seeking a dedicated and vigilant Safety and Security Officer to join our team. If you have a passion for ensuring safety and security in a healthcare setting, we encourage you to apply and become part of our team.
Job Description
Safety and Security officer is responsible for routine patrols in and around divisional buildings giving particular attention to and often rechecking those locations. Patrols buildings, checks for unsafe conditions, fire checks, prowlers, vandalism, and other unusual occurrences. Makes rounds of assigned area at least three times during shifts, while making written reports and logs of issues found and operational duties. Promptly responds to emergencies and interacts with other care team members, patients, and visitors during normal activities while on shift. Monitors alarm activations and video camera systems for potential security and safety issues that are currently occurring as well as investigations of incidents that are past, with complete reports and recommendations sent to supervision. A courteous attitude is a must and the ability to verbally de-escalate situations as they arise, leading to possible physical management if the situation dictates.
Minimum Training
Ability to communicate effectively both orally and written. Ability to commentate tactfully with the general public and specialty patients to include patients with behavioral health concerns or those with altered mental status that may want to cause harm to themselves or others. Knowledge of methods of security in buildings and grounds to include ability to de-escalate situations once alerted. Ability to engage in physical confrontations with suspected offenders and handle situations as they arise.
Additional Job Description
Minimum Education: A high school diploma or GED is a requirement of this position.
Certification/Licensure: This position requires a current and valid driver's license and minimal computer literacy. Ability to work overtime as required. Candidate must be able to pass a complete background check including a criminal background check.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED
- Current and valid driver's license
- Minimal computer literacy
- Ability to communicate effectively both orally and written
- Ability to de-escalate situations
- Ability to engage in physical confrontations with suspected offenders
- Ability to work overtime as required
- Must pass a complete background check including criminal background check
Benefits
- South Carolina State Health Insurance
- South Carolina State Retirement
- Competitive pay
- Paid Parental Leave
- Advancement Opportunities
Company overview
MUSC Health is the healthcare system of the Medical University of South Carolina, serving as the state's premier academic medical center and comprehensive healthcare provider. Founded in 1824 and headquartered in Charleston, South Carolina, MUSC Health operates 14 hospitals with approximately 2,500 beds and has five additional hospital locations in development. The organization provides patient care through more than 350 telehealth sites and nearly 750 care locations across all regions of South Carolina, serving 46 counties throughout the state. For 11 consecutive years, U.S. News & World Report has ranked MUSC Health as the number one hospital in South Carolina, reflecting its commitment to clinical excellence and patient safety. As an integrated academic health system, MUSC Health combines clinical care with medical education and research, training more than 900 residents and fellows annually while conducting groundbreaking research with $360 million in research funding and 1,268 active clinical trials. The organization employs over 10,000 team members and handles approximately 3.21 million patient encounters each year, delivering specialized services in cancer care, cardiac services, digestive health, women's health, and numerous other medical specialties through its Hollings Cancer Center and other specialized institutes.