UNIV- Law Enforcement Officer II -Public Safety
About The Position
Under general supervision, the Law Enforcement Officer II reports to the Shift Lieutenant of the uniform force or, in the Lieutenant’s absence, the Shift Sergeant. The officer protects life and property at the Medical University of South Carolina and enforces South Carolina laws, as well as applicable county laws and MUSC rules and regulations. The position requires a high school diploma and applicable South Carolina law-enforcement certification. Some positions require a commercial driver's license. Candidates must pass a background check. The description also lists six months of law-enforcement experience for the Master Public Safety Officer classification. The role requires the ability to obtain and maintain a valid driver's license, computer literacy, and the ability to work overtime as required.
Requirements
- High school diploma.
- Certification by the Department of Public Safety in accordance with Section 23-6-430 of the 1976 South Carolina Code of Laws, or certification by the South Carolina Law Enforcement Training Council in accordance with State Law (23-23-40), as applicable to the stated classifications.
- Pass a background check.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a valid driver's license.
- Computer literacy.
- Ability to work overtime as required.
- For the Master Public Safety Officer classification, six months of law-enforcement experience is required.
- Some positions require a commercial driver's license.
- Ability to stand and walk for extended periods; lift materials up to 50 pounds unassisted; and, with assistance, lift, drag, or pull people 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 up to the maximum height of buildings within institution boundaries; carry heavy objects or people 15 to 20 feet in emergencies; engage in physical confrontations with suspected offenders; run extended distances; operate or ride in a patrol vehicle for extended periods; ride a bicycle for extended periods; kneel; and bend.
Responsibilities
- Impartially enforce South Carolina laws and rules and regulations applicable to MUSC.
- Diligently patrol an assigned area, paying particular attention to locations where security problems have been frequent and rechecking them as needed.
- 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
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
