Medical University of South Carolina Department of Public Safety - Public Safety Officer

Job Overview Department Medical University of South Carolina Department of Public Safety Type Entry Level Certified Job Title Public Safety Officer Salary $49,000 to $60,475 Deadline Dec 31, 2025 11:59 PM Eastern Contact publicsafetyrecruit@musc.edu Location Charleston, SC

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Medical University of South Carolina Department of

Public Safety

Why Join Us?

• Community Engagement: Work alongside our students and care team members to foster trust and enhance community safety.
• Professional Development: Enjoy extensive training, career advancement opportunities, and ongoing education.
• Competitive Benefits: We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid leave.
• Dynamic Environment: Experience a diverse and vibrant campus with unique challenges and opportunities.

Are you ready to change latitudes?

The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) Department of Public Safety offers a distinct, service-centered approach to law enforcement within our 84-acre Academic Medical Center, nestled in the historic Charleston peninsula. Unlike many traditional college campuses, we don't manage dormitories or sports teams;instead, we protect a diverse academic and healthcare community across six medical colleges, from the College of Nursing to the College of Medicine.

Our department provides a unique opportunity for candidates at all stages of their careers—whether you're retired from out-of-state service, transitioning from the military, transferring from a South Carolina certified department, or starting fresh in law enforcement. We prioritize community engagement and relationship-building, ensuring a safe environment where students and healthcare professionals can continue advancing MUSC’s vital mission of education, research, and patient care.

Join us, and you'll be part of a forward-thinking team dedicated to meaningful service and personal growth.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• At least 21 years of age.
• High school diploma or GED.
• No felony convictions or crimes of moral turpitude.
• No defaults on government or student loans.
• Must be able to:

1. Perform effectively in a multicultural, educational environment.
2. Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
3. Maintain firearms qualification.

• Must have or be able to obtain:

1. Valid South Carolina driver’s license.
2. South Carolina voter registration.
3. Commission Certification as a South Carolina State Constable with SLED.

Job Description

• Patrol designated areas to protect the MUSC community.
• Respond to dispatched incidents and conduct preliminary investigations.
• Perform follow-up investigations when necessary.
• Enforce local, state, and federal laws.
• Prepare detailed incident reports, arrest/search warrants, and other required documentation.
• Participate in court proceedings as needed.
• Apprehend, escort, and maintain custody of individuals for jail, court, or detention transport.
• Conduct searches and arrests in accordance with laws governing arrest, search, and seizure.
• Collaborate with the MUSC community using a problem-solving approach to enhance campus safety and wellness.
• Assist with special events as required.
• Maintain personal and departmental equipment in good working order.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Testing Requirements

• Must be a US Citizen.
• Be at least 21 years of age.
• Have a high school diploma / GED.
• Have never been convicted of a felony or crime of moral turpitude
• Have not defaulted on a government or student loan

Must be able to:

• Effectively perform in a multi-cultural, educational environment
• Communicate effectively in both written and verbal formats.
• Maintain Firearms qualification.

Have or be able to obtain a valid:

• South Carolina driver’s license.
• South Carolina Voter Registration.

Commission Certification as a SC State Constable with SLED

Required to successfully complete:

• Psychological evaluation.
• Pre-employment background check.
• Pre-employment credit check.
• Completion of the South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy.
• Physical Agility Test (PAT) for non-certified
• Pre-Academy and Main Academy for non-certified
• Special Basic Certification for out-of-state certified
• Departmental Field Training Program
• Twelve-month University probationary period
  
  Physical Requirements:
• Ability to stand/walk for extended periods of time. (Continuous)
• Ability to lift materials up to 50 lbs, unassisted. (Infrequent)
• Ability to lift, drag, and pull persons to safety, weighing up to 300 lbs., assisted. (Infrequent)
• Ability to hear and recognize various alarms, verbal summons, and other sounds within noisy background areas. (Continuous)
• Ability to maintain 20/40 vision in both eyes, corrected. (Continuous)
• Ability to climb stairs to the top floor of any institution's building. (Infrequent)
• Olfactory sense must be intact to smell unusual odors. (Continuous)
• Ability to carry heavy objects, i.e., persons, a distance of 15 to 20 feet in emergency situations. (Infrequent)
• Ability to engage in physical confrontations with suspected offenders. (Infrequent) Ability to run for extended distances. (Infrequent)
• Ability to sit/drive a patrol vehicle for extended periods. (Continuous) Ability to ride a bicycle for extended periods. (Continuous)
• Ability to kneel. (Infrequent) Ability to bend. (Frequent)
• Ability to climb ladders. (Infrequent) Ability to work are heights at maximum height of buildings within institution boundaries. (Frequent)
• Ability to sit for extended periods while operating a patrol vehicle. (Continuous) Additional New Requirements:
• Ability to work overtime as required.

Hiring Process

• Psychological evaluation.
• Pre-employment background and credit checks.
• South Carolina Criminal Justice Academy (varies by certification level):

1. Physical Agility Test (PAT) for non-certified applicants.
2. Pre-Academy and Main Academy for non-certified applicants.
3. Special Basic Certification for out-of-state certified officers.

• Departmental Field Training Program.
• Twelve-month probationary period with the University.

The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) is committed to recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting the most qualified individuals for all job levels, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or gender identity, except where sex is a bona fide occupational qualification. All employment and promotional decisions are based on job-related criteria and adhere to the principles of equal employment opportunity.

Additionally, all personnel matters—such as compensation, benefits, transfers, reassignments, layoffs, returns from layoff, terminations, university-sponsored training, education, tuition assistance, and social or recreation programs—are managed in accordance with this policy.

To further our commitment, MUSC has established an Affirmative Action Program (AAP), endorsed by the University President. The AAP outlines specific, results-driven procedures to ensure equal employment opportunities. This program is not static, it is continuously evaluated through an audit and reporting system to monitor progress and address potential issues. The AAP is reviewed and updated annually, and modified as needed to ensure its effectiveness.

Please direct questions regarding this position to publicsafetyrecruit@musc.edu

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