Security Officer

About the Department

Patrols grounds and buildings of designated campus and other locations to maintain order and provide protection of buildings, contents, and grounds.

Ensures only personnel with legitimate business at the College are on College property.

If unauthorized persons are found, issues notice of trespass tickets.

Assist with issuing student ID cards; provides information assistance as necessary to visitors, students, faculty, and staff.

Answers complaints, prepares incident reports, notifies proper authorities of incidents such as emergencies, trespassing, fires, etc.

Delivers and picks up bank bags and change for the College.

Opens and closes buildings and responds to any alarm activations during normal business hours or when the College is closed.

Locks and unlocks exterior and interior doors as scheduled and requested.

Patrols parking areas and enforces all parking and traffic regulations; directs traffic to include control for special College functions and visiting dignitaries.

Assists with tornado, fire, and other drills.

Monitors and reports maintenance issues (such as lights not working) to maintenance department.

Checks fire extinguishers monthly and documents.

A high school diploma.

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.