Protective Services Officer Unarmed - Security and Safety - Berkeley Hospital

Roper St. Francis Healthcare•Summerville, SC

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About The Position

The Protective Services Officer provides internal and external safety and security functions to support the general safety of Roper St. Francis Healthcare facilities. The role may include participating in investigations and detentions when warranted. Officers are assigned to an area and respond to radio or telephone calls for routine and emergency assistance. The position is scheduled for 36 hours weekly, Friday through Sunday, from 6:00 p.m. to 6:30 a.m. It is based in the Security and Safety department at Berkeley Hospital. The role requires a high school diploma or GED and a valid driver’s license. Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association and Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Training must be completed within six months of hire. A vocational or technical degree and one to two years of security, law enforcement, or military experience are preferred. The employer describes benefits including competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses, a 403(b) with employer contributions when eligible, insurance and prescription coverage, health savings and flexible spending account options, mental health resources, discounts, paid time off, leave programs, disability coverage, tuition assistance, professional development, and continuing education support. Benefits may vary by market and employment status.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Valid driver’s license.
BLS Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association within six months of hire.
Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Training within six months of hire.

Nice To Haves

Vocational or technical degree.
One to two years of security, law enforcement, or military experience.

Responsibilities

Protect patients, visitors, and employees by providing escorts, patrolling grounds, and mitigating environmental safety hazards.
Conduct routine patrols of hospital property, including parking lots and decks, to deter criminal activity.
Enforce policies, including parking regulations, visitation policies, drug enforcement, and tobacco-free and smoking policies.
Monitor hospital activity on closed-circuit television and identify situations that may require protective services involvement.
Intervene in patient, visitor, or staff confrontations as appropriate.
Document duties performed, including daily activity logs and incident reports.
Understand and follow emergency procedures, alarm response, evacuation procedures, and internal and external disaster plans.
Respond to emergency situations and hospital alarms as designated.
Complete mandatory education and training to maintain organizational and department-specific competencies and requirements.
Maintain applicable certifications and licensure.
Remain at the assigned post and complete post-specific duties.
Keep the post and patrol vehicles clean, neat, and free of non-work-related material.
Follow organizational policies and procedures, with attention to attendance, punctuality, confidentiality, dress code, identification badge display, and safety.
Maintain a professional manner while on duty.
Maintain proficiency and standards with issued equipment.