Security Officer

• Protect and serve MUSC Health Pee Dee Division patients, staff, and visitors
• Monitor and protect facilities and assets
• Monitor and operate access control systems, security camera systems, intercoms, two-way radios, telephones, and alarm systems
• Patrol facilities and grounds
• Provide emergency assistance and response
• Interact with patients, families, visitors, law enforcement and correctional officers
• Support MUSC Health staff with security and safety concerns
• Complete detailed notes based on observations
• Conduct security investigations and interviews
• Write detailed reports regarding incidents and events

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Minimum One (1) year relevant experience or appropriate preferred education requirements
• Valid driver’s license in the State of SC
• Completion of IAHSS Basic Certification within six (6) months of hire
• Ability to maintain a high level of professionalism
• Must possess a strong desire and ability to provide a high level of customer service
• Ability to don and wear personal protective equipment
• Ability to use radio equipment for communications
• Ability to quickly respond to emergent situations
• Skill in verbal communications
• Skill in written communications
• Knowledge of crime prevention strategies
• Ability to detect, locate, and report safety problems
• Knowledge of and skill with computer systems
• 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
• Knowledge of security practices
• Complete MUHA Security training requirements
• Physical ability to stand, walk, sit, bend, kneel, climb stairs, reach, use hands and legs, possess finger dexterity, perform repetitive motions
• Maintain 20/40 vision corrected
• Work indoors and outdoors
• Frequently lift and/or carry objects weighing 20 pounds unassisted

Experience in healthcare security, corporate security, or law enforcement