Security Specialist III (BHDD Public Safety Columbia)

State of South Carolina•Richland County, SC

25d•Onsite

About The Position

The Security Specialist III works in the Public Safety Division of the South Carolina Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities, Office of Mental Health, at 7901 Farrow Road, Columbia, South Carolina. The role supports inpatient and outpatient facilities by responding to service requests, helping maintain safety during patient appointments and transportation, documenting incidents, and patrolling assigned areas. The position requires completing relevant education and training within assigned time frames and complying with applicable accreditation, regulatory, and contractual requirements.

Requirements

High school diploma.
Experience in fire prevention, safety, or security activities.
Must be at least 21 years of age.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
Ability to work fluctuating hours.
Effective communication skills.
Considerable knowledge of state laws, rules, and regulations of the South Carolina Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities.
Complete MANDT and/or MAPS training.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual abilities in English and Spanish or another language.

Responsibilities

Respond to service requests at inpatient and outpatient facilities within 15 minutes or less, including contraband searches, fire alarms, emergency calls, emergency codes, and other requests for assistance.
Help inpatient facilities monitor patients safely and securely during outside appointments.
Assist responding law enforcement officers when transportation is requested, within 15 minutes or less.
Complete case reports on incidents, including patient abuse or neglect, theft, contraband searches, and hospital standbys, within 24 hours.
Comply with applicable CALEA accreditation, regulatory, and contractual requirements.
Patrol assigned areas, including campus perimeters, parking lots, and surrounding areas, to maintain safety and security.
Participate in daily roll call during shift changes to receive deployment orders.
Immediately transmit safety, security, prevention, and protection messages and alarms via radio communication.
Complete required position-related education and training within the assigned time frame.
Maintain a high level of communication with districts and facility staff.
Complete MANDT and/or MAPS training.

Benefits

Health insurance for employees, spouse, and children.
Dental insurance for employees, spouse, and children.
Vision insurance for employees, spouse, and children.
Long-term disability insurance for employees, spouse, and children.
Life insurance for employees, spouse, and children.
15 days of annual (vacation) leave per year.
15 days of sick leave per year.
13 paid holidays.
Paid parental leave.
S.C. Deferred Compensation Program available.
Choice of State Retirement Plan (SCRS) or State Optional Retirement Program (State ORP); enrollment in one is required for FTE employees.