Security Officer-5

Medical University of South Carolina•Orangeburg, SC

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Security Officer reports to the Director of Security. Under general supervision, the Security Officer monitors and provides protection and security for facilities, premises, employees, patients and visitors. This position responds to security calls within the medical center and conducts basic investigations as well as troubleshooting the electronic visitor management system. Skills needed include the ability to physically patrol the perimeter of the medical center and parking lot, as well as ability to communicate tactfully with the public. Knowledge of methods of security in buildings and grounds institutions is preferred, and this position involves shift work and some overtime.

Requirements

Must be 21 years of age.
Must have a High School Diploma or equivalent.
Must possess a valid Driver’s License.
Ability to perform job functions while standing. (Continuous)
Ability to perform job functions while sitting. (Continuous)
Ability to perform job functions while walking. (Continuous)
Ability to work indoors. (Continuous)
Ability to perform gross motor activities with fingers and hands. (Continuous)
Ability to perform firm grasping with fingers and hands. (Continuous)
Ability to perform fine manipulation with fingers and hands. (Continuous)
Ability to reach in all directions. (Continuous)
Ability to maintain 20/40 vision, corrected, in one eye or with both eyes. (Continuous)
Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand or at a distance. (Continuous)
Ability to match or discriminate between colors. (Continuous)
Ability to determine distance/relationship between objects; depth perception. (Continuous)
Good peripheral vision capabilities. (Continuous)
Ability to maintain hearing acuity, with correction. (Continuous)
Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements. (Continuous)
Ability to deal effectively with stressful situations. (Continuous)
Ability to work in a latex safe environment. (Continuous)
Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions. (Continuous)
Ability to be qualified physically for respirator use, initially and as required. (Continuous)

Nice To Haves

At least 1 year’s experience in Security or equivalent job functions is preferred but not required.
Knowledge of methods of security in buildings and grounds institutions is preferred.

Responsibilities

Monitors and provides protection and security for facilities, premises, employees, patients and visitors.
Responds to security calls within the medical center.
Conducts basic investigations.
Troubleshoots the electronic visitor management system.
Physically patrols the perimeter of the medical center and parking lot.
Communicates tactfully with the public.