Protective Services Officer Unarmed - Security and Safety - Roper Hospital

Roper St. Francis Healthcare • Charleston, SC

13d • Onsite

About The Position

The Protective Services Officer provides internal and external safety and security functions to support the general safety of healthcare facilities. The role includes participating in investigations and detentions when warranted. Officers are assigned to an area and respond to radio and telephone calls for routine or emergency assistance.

The position is scheduled for 36 hours weekly on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday from 6:00 PM to 6:30 AM. It is based in Security and Safety at Roper Hospital.

Requirements

• Valid driver's license.
• BLS Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association within six months of hire.
• High school diploma or GED.
• 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 through escorts, patrols, and mitigation of environmental safety hazards.
• Deter criminal activity by routinely patrolling hospital property, including parking lots and decks.
• Enforce policies, including parking regulations, visitation policies, drug enforcement, and tobacco-free and smoking policies.
• Monitor hospital activity using closed-circuit television and respond to situations that may require Protective Services involvement.
• Intervene in patient, visitor, and staff confrontations as appropriate.
• Document duties in daily activity logs and incident reports.
• Understand emergency procedures, alarm response, evacuation, and internal and external disaster plans.
• Respond to designated emergency situations and hospital alarms.
• Complete mandatory education and training, maintain required competencies, and maintain applicable certification or licensure.
• Remain at the assigned post and complete post-specific duties; keep posts and patrol vehicles clean, neat, and free of non-work-related materials.
• Follow organizational policies and procedures, especially those concerning attendance, punctuality, confidentiality, dress code, identification badges, and safety.
• Maintain a professional manner while on duty.
• Maintain proficiency and standards with issued equipment.

Benefits

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses, and a 403(b) with employer contributions when eligible.
• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage; HSA/FSA options; life insurance; mental health resources; and discounts.
• Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, and short- and long-term disability.
• Tuition assistance, professional development, and continuing education support. Benefits may vary based on market and employment status.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED