Security Specialist III (Columbia)

Full Job Description

Are you passionate about making a real difference in people's lives? Join our team at the Office of Mental Health where we are dedicated to providing compassionate and accessible care to our community. We are seeking a Security Specialist III, who is motivated to help individuals and families navigate life's challenges and achieve long-term wellness. If you want to use your skills to build a healthier, more resilient community, we encourage you to apply.

Both positions are located at the SC Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD) - Office of Mental Health (OMH), Public Safety Division, 7901 Farrow Road, Columbia SC 29203.

Responsibilities for the Security Specialist III:

• 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 Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (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 Office 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.

Requirements

• A high school diploma
• Experience in fire prevention, safety or security activities
• Must be at least 21 years of age

Qualifications

Bilingual abilities in English and Spanish (or another language) are a plus.

Additional Information

Post hire, employee must have:

• Maintain a high level of communication with districts and facility staff.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds
• Ability to work fluctuating hours.
• Effective communication skills
• Have considerable knowledge of state laws, rules, and regulations of the South Carolina Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities.

The Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions including, but not limited, to lactation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.

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.

A resume will not be accepted nor reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position.

The Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities offers an exceptional benefits package for full time (FTE) employees:

• Health, dental, vision, long-term disability, and life insurance for employees, spouse, and children. Click here for additional information.
• 15 days annual (vacation) leave per year
• 15 days sick leave per year
• 13 paid holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• S.C. Deferred Compensation Program available (S.C. Deferred Compensation)
• Retirement benefit choices *
  • State Retirement Plan (SCRS)
  • State Optional Retirement Program (State ORP)

*Enrollment in one of the listed plans is required for all FTE employees; please refer to the contribution section of hyperlinked retirement sites for the current contribution rate of gross pay.