Security Specialist III Position Available In Richland, South Carolina

Security Specialist III

Salary
$33,400.00 – $44,199.00 Annually
Location Richland County, SC
Job Type
FTE – Full-Time
Job Number
174130
Agency
Department of Mental Health-Public Safety
Division
Public Safety
Opening Date
02/28/2025
Closing Date
8/31/2025 5:00 PM Eastern

Class Code:

JD15

Position Number:

60025754

Normal Work Schedule:

Other
Normal Work Schedule (Other):
Hours will be discussed in interview.
Pay Band
Band 3
Hiring Range – Min.
$33,400.00
Hiring Range – Max.
$44,199.00
Opening Date
02/28/2025
EEO Statement
Equal Opportunity Employer

Agency Specific Application Procedures:

You must apply on-line at www.careers.sc.gov. Follow the status of your application on-line.
Veteran Preference Statement
South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.

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With our Agency’s mission to support the recovery of people with mental illnesses, we provide a complete array of medical and support services for children, adults, and families throughout South Carolina. This position is located at the Department of Mental Health, Division of Public Safety, 7901 Farrow Road, Columbia, SC 29203.
As the Security Specialist, under the direction of the Public Safety Captain and direct supervision by the Public Safety Sergeant, you will enforce rules and regulations of the South Carolina Department of Mental Health. Provides a safe environment for patients, visitors, and employees.
Responsibilities of the Security Specialist III / Security Officer include but are not limited to:
Assists nursing services with upset patients; assists in locating missing patients; and assists with transporting patients as required.
Creates the initial report on all incidents, to include patient abuse, theft, and contraband.
Ensures compliance with all applicable CALEA standards. Ensures that all contractual agreements are met within their responsible area including completing all supporting documentation.
Patrols assigned areas to prevent infractions of rules and regulations of the Department of Mental Health and checks property by standard operations procedures.
Enforces parking rules, issues warnings, summons tickets and maintains traffic control as needed.
Assists law enforcement officers in searching vehicles, employees and visitors as needed staying alert for drugs, alcoholic beverages, etc.
Responds to fire alarms or other emergency calls; assists in extinguishing fires and maintains crowd control if necessary. Minimum and Additional Requirements

State Requirements:

A high school diploma and experience in fire prevention, safety or security activities.
Preferred Qualifications
Bilingual abilities in English and Spanish (or another language) are a plus.
Additional Comments
The selected candidate must have effective communication skills; maintain a high level of communication with district’s and facility staff; familiarity with district’s facilities and surrounding properties and will assist law enforcement officers and supervisors as needed. Must be at least 21 years of age. Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds. Must be available and willing to rotate shifts as assigned. The South Carolina Department of Mental Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity Agency. We provide affirmative action and equal opportunity in employment for all qualified persons regardless of race, color, sex – including the basis of pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, national origin, age, religion, or disability.
South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.
Supplemental questions are considered part of your official application. Any misrepresentation will result in your disqualification from employment. Please complete the state application to include all current and previous work history and education. Please account for any and all gaps of employment in your application. A resume will not be accepted in lieu of application completion nor reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position.
The South Carolina Department of Mental Health offers an exceptional benefits package for FTE positions that includes:
Health, Dental, Vision, Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance for Employee, Spouse, and Children
15 days annual (vacation) leave accrual per year
15 days sick leave per year
13 paid holidays
State Retirement Plan and Deferred Compensation Programs
Employment in this position will be contingent upon the following: an acceptable review of your past employment history, personal references, cumulative sanction report, other sources, including, but not limited to, the criminal reference check which will be conducted by the South Carolina Department of Mental Health Public Safety Division; and receiving a clearance from the Child Registry Check that indicates no record of child abuse or neglect. Employment would also be contingent on your passing a pre-employment drug test.
We reserve the right to rescind any employment offer in the event our review of your background develops information including opinions of previous employers or colleagues, which cause us to conclude, at our sole discretion, that you are not suited for the position.
Employer
State of South Carolina
Agency
Department of Mental Health-Public Safety
Address
7901 Farrow Road
Columbia, South Carolina, 29203
Phone
803-935-5299
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