Security Officer II

Lexington Medical Center•West Columbia, SC

About The Position

The Security Officer responds to and resolves calls for service, monitors patients as necessary, and patrols the District to help ensure the safety and security of patients, visitors, and staff. The role includes investigating incidents and complaints, preparing reports, assisting with restricted-area access, and maintaining compliance with applicable accreditation standards. The officer participates in ongoing law enforcement and security training and may respond to serious incidents, including those involving weapons. The position requires completion and maintenance of specified security, CPR, and other training or certifications, as well as a valid South Carolina driver’s license and satisfactory motor vehicle and background screenings. Day and night shift opportunities are available, with shifts listed as 6 a.m.–6 p.m. or 6 p.m.–6 a.m.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
No minimum years of experience required.
Possess a South Carolina Law Enforcement Division Security Officer License or attain it within the first month of employment, and complete annual requirements to maintain the license.
Successfully complete required training, including defensive tactics (including intermediate weapons), Criminal Justice Information Systems Security and Awareness, Restraint Application, Crisis Intervention, and any training required by Lexington Medical Center.
Possess International Association of Healthcare Safety and Security Basic Certification or attain it within the first 12 months of employment.
Be certified in CPR or attain certification within the first three months of employment.
Maintain a valid South Carolina driver’s license and an acceptable motor vehicle record and background screening; motor vehicle records are reviewed annually.
Successfully complete initial and annual Department Physical Fitness Tests.
Have experience with the Windows operating system, including MS Word, MS Excel, and MS PowerPoint.
Read and write English fluently and follow written and oral directions.

Responsibilities

Patrol all areas within the District on a regular and non-scheduled basis.
Respond to calls for service and requests for assistance, including serious offenses that may involve weapons.
Observe, instruct, correct, investigate, and report suspected break-ins, tampering, vandalism, theft, property damage, safety hazards, smoke, fire obstructions, and other conditions or violations contrary to the District’s interests.
Conduct interviews and investigate complaints or people accused or suspected of illegal activities.
Prepare written reports of investigations and prepare for and provide legal testimony in court.
Operate vehicles and equipment safely and responsibly.
Ensure compliance with accreditation standards within the District.
Participate in continuous training to enhance law enforcement skills, including apprehension and arrest techniques and defensive tactics.
Check packages and identification, and detain and question unauthorized persons with improper identification or those in restricted or inactive locations.
Release deceased patients’ remains from the Morgue to the appropriate funeral homes after confirming proper identification.
Check parking areas for violations and issue parking citations.
Lock and unlock designated entrances, offices, and areas.
Act as a liaison between Public Safety and District departments under the Hospital Watch Program.
Ensure timely resolution of requests.
Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Benefits

$2,500 sign-on bonus.
Medical, dental, and life insurance benefits beginning day one.
Health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSAs).
Eligibility to enroll in the 403(b) match plan beginning day one; LHI matches dollar for dollar up to 6%.
Employer-paid life insurance equal to one times salary.
Optional supplemental life insurance with low-cost premiums up to three times salary.
Employer-paid short-term and long-term disability coverage for full-time employees after 90 days of eligible employment.
Adoption assistance.
Tuition reimbursement.
Student loan forgiveness.