Security Officer II

Lexington Medical Center • West Columbia, SC

20h • Onsite

About The Position

The Security Officer responds to and resolves calls for service, monitors patients as necessary and patrols the District to ensure the safety and security of patients, visitors and staff.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Possess a South Carolina Law Enforcement Division Security Officer License or attain license within the first month of employment.
• Successfully complete annual requirement to maintain South Carolina Law Enforcement Division Security License, as well as the following: defensive tactics (to include intermediate weapons), Criminal Justice Information Systems Security and Awareness, Restraint Application, Crisis Intervention and any and all required training through Lexington Medical Center;
• Certified in CPR or attain certification within the first 3 months of employment;
• Must have and maintain a valid South Carolina’s driver’s license and acceptable Motor Vehicle record and background screening as outlined in the Vehicle Safety policy (Subject to annual Motor Vehicle Record review and satisfactory results).
• Successfully complete initial and annual Department Physical Fitness Test;
• Experience with Windows Operating System (MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint);
• Ability to read and write English fluently and follow both written and oral directions.

Nice To Haves

• Possess International Association of Healthcare Safety and Security Basic Certification or attain certification within first 12 months of employment;

Responsibilities

• Patrols all areas within the District on a regular and non-scheduled basis.
• Responds to calls for service.
• Observes, instructs, corrects, investigates and reports persons or incidents involving, but not limited to, suspected break-ins, tampering, vandalism, thefts, property damage, safety hazards, smoke, fire obstructions and conditions or violations contrary to the best interest of the District.
• Responds to requests for assistance of all natures to include the more serious offenses such as but not limited to; an armed individual or any crime where a weapon may be involved.
• Conducts interviews and investigations of complaints or persons accused or suspected of illegal activities.
• Prepares written reports of investigation based on his or her actions.
• Prepares for and gives legal testimony in court.
• Operate vehicle and equipment in a safe and responsible manner.
• Ensures compliance of accreditation standards within the District.
• Participates in continuous training to enhance law enforcement skills including apprehension and arrest techniques, defensive tactics and other general law enforcement skills.
• Checks packages and identification. Detains and questions unauthorized persons with improper identification or those in restricted or inactive locations.
• Release remains of deceased patients from the Morgue to the proper funeral home(s), making sure the body is properly identified.
• Checks parking areas for violations and issues parking citations.
• Locks and unlocks certain entrances, offices and areas.
• Acts as a liaison between Public Safety and different District departments under a Hospital Watch Program.
• Ensures timely resolution to requests.
• Any other request assigned by management.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Day ONE medical, dental and life insurance benefits
• Health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
• Employees are eligible for enrollment into the 403(b) match plan day one. LHI matches dollar for dollar up to 6%.
• Employer paid life insurance – equal to 1x salary
• Employee may elect supplemental life insurance with low cost premiums up to 3x salary
• Adoption assistance
• LHI provides its full-time employees employer paid short-term disability and long-term disability coverage after 90 days of eligible employment
• Tuition reimbursement
• Student loan forgiveness

What This Job Offers

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