UNIV- Law Enforcement Officer II -Public Safety
About The Position
Under general supervision, the Law Enforcement Officer II protects life and property at the Medical University of South Carolina and enforces South Carolina laws, county laws, and MUSC rules and regulations. The officer reports to the Shift Lieutenant of the uniform force or, in the lieutenant’s absence, the Shift Sergeant. The position is hourly, scheduled for 40 hours per week, and works a rotating shift. The officer enforces applicable laws and rules impartially, patrols assigned areas with particular attention to locations with recurring security concerns, conducts preliminary investigations, and prepares accurate and complete reports. The officer also assists people seeking directions, information, or help; responds punctually to assignments and promptly to emergencies; and passes relevant information to the relieving officer. Other related duties may be assigned. The position requires a high school diploma and applicable South Carolina law-enforcement certification. The posting also describes a requirement of six months of law-enforcement experience for one classification. Applicants must pass a background check. A valid driver’s license and computer literacy are required, and overtime may be required. Some positions require a commercial driver’s license. The work involves extended standing, walking, sitting or driving a patrol vehicle, and riding a bicycle. Physical duties may include lifting, carrying, or moving people and objects; responding to physical confrontations; running; climbing stairs or ladders; working at heights; kneeling; and bending. The officer must also meet stated hearing, corrected vision, and sense-of-smell requirements.
Requirements
- High school diploma.
- Certification by the South Carolina Law Enforcement Training Council in accordance with state law (23-23-40) is required for the Master Public Safety Officer classification; the posting also describes Department of Public Safety certification under Section 23-6-430 of the 1976 South Carolina Code of Laws.
- Six months of law-enforcement experience for the classification identified in the posting as Master Public Safety Officer.
- Pass a background check.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a valid driver’s license.
- Computer literacy.
- Ability to work overtime as required.
- Ability to stand and walk for extended periods; lift materials up to 50 pounds unassisted; and, with assistance, lift, drag, or pull a person weighing up to 300 pounds to safety.
- Ability to hear and recognize alarms, verbal summons, and other sounds in noisy areas; maintain corrected 20/40 vision in both eyes; and have an intact sense of smell.
- Ability to climb stairs and ladders, work at heights, carry heavy objects 15 to 20 feet in emergencies, engage in physical confrontations, run extended distances, ride a bicycle, sit or drive for extended periods, kneel, and bend.
- Some positions require a commercial driver’s license.
Responsibilities
- Enforce South Carolina laws and applicable MUSC rules and regulations impartially.
- Diligently patrol assigned areas, paying particular attention to locations with frequent security problems.
- Conduct preliminary investigations and submit necessary reports accurately and completely.
- Assist people seeking directions, information, or assistance.
- Respond punctually to assignments and immediately to emergencies.
- Inform the relieving officer of information or concerns that may be important.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
