Security Officer

Job Description Summary

The Security Officer reports to the Medical Center Security Manager. Under general supervision, the Security Officer monitors and provides protection and security for facilities, premises, employees, patients and visitors. Ability to communicate tactfully with the general public. Knowledge of methods of security in buildings and grounds institution. Performs routine and repetitive duties following clearly prescribed standards and practices as set forth by the Manager of Hospital Security.

Work involves shift work and some overtime. Must be able to use tact and communicate clearly with public.

Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)

Employee

PRN

CC004855 ORBG - Security

Hourly

Health-21

40

High School Diploma, and one year of relevant experience (Security, Law Enforcement, Fire Service, Emergency Medical Service, Behavioral Health, Counselor, Education, or Military). A Bachelor’s degree or other relevant certifications may be substituted for the required work experience. Must obtain and be able to maintain the International Association for Healthcare Security and Safety certification (IAHSS) within the first year of employment.

Must have a valid South Carolina Driver’s License.

Ability to perform job functions while standing (Continuous), sitting (Continuously), walking (Continuous), climbing stairs (Infrequent), work inside (Continuous) and outside in temperature extremes (Infrequent), work from elevated areas (Frequent), confined/cramped spaces (Frequent), from kneeling positions (Infrequent), bend at the waist (Continuous), twist at the waist (Frequent), squat and perform job functions (Frequent), perform "pinching" operations (Frequent), gross motor activities with fingers and hands (Continuous), firm grasping with fingers and hands (Continuous), fine manipulation with fingers and hands (Continuous), reach overhead (Frequent), repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders (Continuous), use both legs (Continuous), use lower extremities for balance and coordination (Frequent), reach in all directions (Continuous), lift and carry 50 lbs unassisted (Infrequent), lift/lower objects 50 lbs from/to floor from/to 36 inches unassisted (Infrequent), lift from 36" to overhead 25 lbs (Infrequent), exert up to 50 lbs of force (Frequent).

Ability to maintain 20/40 vision (Continuous), see and recognize objects close at hand or at a distance (Continuous), match or discriminate between colors (Continuous), determine distance/relationship between objects; depth perception (Continuous), good peripheral vision capabilities (Continuous), maintain hearing acuity with correction (Continuous), perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements (Continuous), deal effectively with stressful situations (Continuous), work rotating shifts (Frequent), work overtime as required (Frequent), work in a latex safe environment (Continuous), maintain tactile sensory functions (Continuous).

Selected positions: maintain good olfactory sensory function (Continuous), qualified physically for respirator use, initially and as required (Continuous).

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