Safety and Security Officer - MUSC Health Lancaster Medical Center

Medical University of South Carolina•Lancaster, CA

About The Position

We are seeking a dedicated and vigilant Safety and Security Officer to join our team. If you have a passion for ensuring safety and security in a healthcare setting, we encourage you to apply and become part of our team Safety and Security officer is responsible for routine patrols in and around divisional buildings giving particular attention to and often rechecking those locations. Patrols buildings, checks for unsafe conditions, fire checks, prowlers, vandalism, and other unusual occurrences. Makes rounds of assigned area at least three times during shifts, while making written reports and logs of issues found and operational duties. Promptly responds to emergencies and interacts with other care team members, patients, and visitors during normal activities while on shift. Monitors alarm activations and video camera systems for potential security and safety issues that are currently occurring as well as investigations of incidents that are past, with complete reports and recommendations sent to supervision. A courteous attitude is a must and the ability to verbally de-escalate situations as they arise, leading to possible physical management if the situation dictates. If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us! The Medical University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer. MUSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, age, sex, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, protected veteran status, family or parental status, or any other status protected by state laws and/or federal regulations. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment based upon applicable qualifications, merit and business need. Medical University of South Carolina participates in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees. For further information about the E-Verify program, please click here: http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify/employees

Requirements

Ability to communicate effectively both orally and written
Ability to commentate tactfully with the general public and specialty patients to include patients with behavioral health concerns or those with altered mental status that may want to cause harm to themselves or others
Knowledge of methods of security in buildings and grounds to include ability to de-escalate situations once alerted
Ability to engage in physical confrontations with suspected offenders and handle situations as they arise
A high school diploma or GED is a requirement of this position
This position requires a current and valid driver’s license and minimal computer literacy
Ability to work overtime as required
Candidate must be able to pass a complete background check including a criminal background check

Responsibilities

routine patrols in and around divisional buildings
Patrols buildings, checks for unsafe conditions, fire checks, prowlers, vandalism, and other unusual occurrences
Makes rounds of assigned area at least three times during shifts, while making written reports and logs of issues found and operational duties
Promptly responds to emergencies and interacts with other care team members, patients, and visitors during normal activities while on shift
Monitors alarm activations and video camera systems for potential security and safety issues that are currently occurring as well as investigations of incidents that are past, with complete reports and recommendations sent to supervision
verbally de-escalate situations as they arise, leading to possible physical management if the situation dictates