Lead Security Officer Unarmed – Security – Bon Secours St. Francis Hospital

Thank you for considering a career at Roper St. Francis Healthcare!

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

32

Work Shift:

Days/Evenings (United States of America)

Location: Bon Secours St. Francis Hospital – Charleston, SC

Shift: Monday – Thursday 2:00pm-10:30pm

Job Summary :

The Lead Security Officer (Armed) is responsible for providing protective services for all Roper St. Francis Healthcare (RSFH) facilities, patients, visitors, and staff in a courteous, friendly, and professional manner. This position functions as a shift leader and has all the same duties and responsibilities as the Security Officer. As the shift lead, is responsible to be the primary point of contact for all assigned security officers on shift, all security leadership, hospital administration, and any other personnel matters related to their shift. This position is an armed security professional (armed with a TASER and depending upon experience may be armed with a handgun), with the responsibility to deter crime, control all access points, operate and manage an electronic visitor management system, enforce all access guidelines, augment and assist other RSFH Security Officers depending upon post assignment with any type of call for service based on the most up-to-date training protocols, respond to all critical incidents, be available for emergency recall (i.e. hurricane preparedness and man-made incidents), and perform in the capacity as the customer service ambassador for the system related to all those who access RSFH facilities. This position responds to all incidents as directed and aids as needed, protecting personnel and property within reason and securing the incident scene until properly relieved; conducts initial investigation of incidents and is responsible for completing all appropriate reports and forms, as well as timely notification to security leadership as required.

Minimum Qualifications :

Education: High school diploma or equivalent (GED). Must be at least 21 years of age.

Experience: At least 6 months of work experience in safety or security, law enforcement or the military. Experience in security in a healthcare facility preferred. Armed security experience is preferred.

Ability to achieve and maintain SLED licensing requirements (armed – TASER) within six months. In position. Certification must be maintained.

Primary Source Verification (if applicable): N/A

Knowledge/Skills: Working knowledge of local, state, and federal requirements for a contracted security force in a healthcare environment preferred. Working knowledge of applicable accreditation standards and regulations impacting security programs in a healthcare environment to include HIPAA and EMTALA.

Other: Security Officers are required to pass initial and annual competency evaluations consisting of the following topics:

South Carolina SLED Armed Certification

Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPPA)

Emergency Medical Treatment and Active Labor Act (EMTALA)

De-escalation Training

Use of Force Training

TASER certification and other less than lethal force options

Security Incident Response Procedures

Roper St. Francis Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer.

Many of our opportunities reward your hard work with:

Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plans

Prescription drug coverage

Flexible spending accounts

Life insurance w/AD&D

Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible

Paid time off

Educational Assistance

And much more

Benefits offerings vary according to employment status.

Department:

Security and Safety – Security – St Francis Hospital

It is our policy to abide by all Federal and State laws, as well as, the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). Accordingly, all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at recruitment@RSFH.com .