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Public Safety Officer

State of South Carolina
Columbia, SC Full Time
POSTED ON 2/25/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/25/2025

Salary : $13.00 Hourly

Location : Richland County, SC

Job Type : Temporary - Part-Time

Job Number : 173512

Agency : State Museum Commission

Opening Date : 02 / 11 / 2025

Closing Date : 3 / 2 / 2025 11 : 59 PM Eastern

Agency Specific Application Procedures : : All candidates must apply online.

Class Code : : UZ01

Position Number : : 173511

Normal Work Schedule : : Other

Normal Work Schedule (Other) : : 29.5 hours a week. Rotating shifts : Days, nights, weekends, and holidays.

Pay Band : Unclassified

Hiring Range - Min. : $13.00

Hiring Range - Max. : $13.00

Opening Date : 02 / 10 / 2025

EEO Statement : Equal Opportunity Employer

Veteran Preference Statement : South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.

Job Responsibilities

The Public Safety Officer is required to protect the property of the State Museum and the rights of individuals against loss or injury due to disorderly acts, accidents, fires or other hazards. In this position the incumbent will :

  • Monitor cameras to detect safety hazards, and unusual activity, report specific problems to designated responsible party.
  • Respond to emergencies, including emergency call back situations, either at the State Museum or where assigned when notified to respond.
  • Perform duties related to emergency responses as outlined in the State Museum's Disaster Plan or as directed.
  • Complete required shift reports, as necessary, and keeps a file containing all pertinent

information that concerns Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) information.

  • Check in all employees and visitors at the employee entrance / exit, distribute, collect and
  • log keys and passes, and handle inquiries in person or by phone as required, when posted in the command center.

  • Secure the building and arm / disarm alarm systems, when assigned opening or closing shifts.
  • Direct employees and guests with authority, composure, and professionalism, in the event of
  • evacuation due to alarms or emergencies.

  • Assist with Facility Rentals Office as needed.
  • Minimum and Additional Requirements

    MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS :

  • A high school diploma and experience in fire prevention, safety or security activities.
  • ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS :

  • Must be able to communicate well both verbally and in writing.
  • Must be a team player, have good interpersonal skills, and able to deal effectively with
  • visitors and staff members both in day-to-day and emergency environments.

  • Must be able to access all parts of the facility.
  • Requires the ability to prepare and review various administrative paperwork, and be proficient
  • with a computer.

  • Requires telephone and face-to-face communications and extensive use of a radio and telephone.
  • Requires the ability to stand and walk for extended periods of time.
  • Applicants indicating college credit or degree(s) on the application will be required to bring a copy of college transcript to the interview. A copy of the transcript may also be uploaded as an attachment to the application, if required by the hiring department or if desired by the applicant. Please note that some areas of the Department may require an official, certified copy of the transcript prior to hiring or within a specific timeframe required by that area, after hiring. Failure to produce an official, certified transcript may result in not being hired or termination. Upon hiring, candidate must submit official college transcript or diploma for degree(s) obtained.

    Additional Comments

    The State Museum Commission 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.

    Benefits for State Employees

    The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies.

    Insurance Benefits

    Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.

    Retirement Benefits

    State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.

    Workplace Benefits

    State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more.

    Note : The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.

    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 or reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position. I have read and acknowledge the above statement.

    Do you have a high school diploma and experience in fire prevention, safety or security activities?

    Do you have the ability to communicate both orally and in writing effectively?

    Do you have good interpersonal skills and able to deal effectively with visitors and staff members both in day to day and emergency environments?

    Do you have the ability to prepare and review various administrative paperwork and be proficient with a computer?

    Do you have the ability to stand and walk for extended periods of time?

    Are you able to use telephone and face to face communications as well as extensive use of a radio?

    How did you hear about this position? SCSM Webpage, SC State Jobs Website - jobs.sc.gov, Monster.com, Dice.com, , Ladders.com, a current or former employee, Linkedln.com, or Other (please specify below)

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