Demo

Public Safety Officer

State of South Carolina
Richland, SC Part Time
POSTED ON 10/23/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/22/2026



Job Overview:

Are you looking to be part of an innovative team of professionals dedicated to telling South Carolina's diverse stories? As the storytellers of South Carolina, the South Carolina State Museum (SCSM) staff share the rich natural history and cultural diversity, innovative spirit, and artistic creativity of the state through the museum’s permanent collections, educational programs, exhibitions and digital resources.

SCSM seeks a detail-oriented individual to protect the property of the museum and the rights of individuals against loss or injury due to disorderly acts, accidents, fires or other hazards. The Public Safety Officer plays a crucial role in maintaining a safe, welcoming, and secure environment for visitors, staff, and the collections.

Duties/Responsibilities:
• 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 museum or where assigned when notified to respond.
• Perform duties related to emergency responses as outlined in the 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 an evacuation due to alarms or emergencies.
• Assist with Facility Rentals Office as needed to include assisting with crowd control during special events or exhibitions
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
• A high school diploma and experience in fire prevention, safety or security activities.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
• Must have strong communication and de-escalation skills and 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 types of 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.

  • CPR and First Aid certification
  • Familiarity with security technology (e.g., surveillance systems, access control software)
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.

Salary : $13

If your compensation planning software is too rigid to deploy winning incentive strategies, it’s time to find an adaptable solution. Compensation Planning
Enhance your organization's compensation strategy with salary data sets that HR and team managers can use to pay your staff right. Surveys & Data Sets

What is the career path for a Public Safety Officer?

Sign up to receive alerts about other jobs on the Public Safety Officer career path by checking the boxes next to the positions that interest you.
Income Estimation: 
$34,032 - $42,865
Income Estimation: 
$42,327 - $65,301
Income Estimation: 
$43,750 - $56,299
Income Estimation: 
$34,032 - $42,865
Income Estimation: 
$42,327 - $65,301
Income Estimation: 
$43,750 - $56,299
Income Estimation: 
$48,383 - $97,824
Income Estimation: 
$63,454 - $101,244
Income Estimation: 
$53,080 - $99,161
Income Estimation: 
$87,640 - $113,243
Income Estimation: 
$77,897 - $116,523

Sign up to receive alerts about other jobs with skills like those required for the Public Safety Officer.

Click the checkbox next to the jobs that you are interested in.

  • Emergency Management Skill

    • Income Estimation: $35,939 - $45,078
    • Income Estimation: $40,081 - $50,816
  • Inventory Control Skill

    • Income Estimation: $45,100 - $63,140
    • Income Estimation: $46,024 - $59,266
Employees: Get a Salary Increase
View Core, Job Family, and Industry Job Skills and Competency Data for more than 15,000 Job Titles Skills Library

Job openings at State of South Carolina

  • State of South Carolina Spartanburg, SC
  • Provide statewide ASL instruction to professionals serving Deaf and Hard of Hearing students, families of Deaf and Hard of Hearing students, children and c... more
  • Just Posted

  • State of South Carolina Charleston, SC
  • Coordinates statewide oyster shell recycling activities for the South Carolina Oyster Recycling and Enhancement (SCORE) Program, with primary responsibilit... more
  • Just Posted

  • State of South Carolina Columbia, SC
  • Job Responsibilities Communications Coordinator Department: CAS Psychology Part/Full Time: Full Time Advertised Salary Range: About UofSC From the Upstate ... more
  • Just Posted

  • State of South Carolina Columbia, SC
  • Job Responsibilities Join South Carolina state government where you can have a meaningful career, incomparable benefits, and a positive work-life balance! ... more
  • Just Posted


Not the job you're looking for? Here are some other Public Safety Officer jobs in the Richland, SC area that may be a better fit.

  • Town of Winnsboro Winnsboro, SC
  • Posted by: Tuesday, March 3, 2026 Town of Winnsboro Job Category Public Safety Employee Status Full Time Job Duties Patrols an assigned district/area in a ... more
  • 10 Days Ago

  • State of South Carolina Columbia, SC
  • Job Responsibilities If your goal is to build a career that makes a difference and you have a passion for making a difference in the lives of South Carolin... more
  • 22 Days Ago

AI Assistant is available now!

Feel free to start your new journey!