Security Officer 2
Security Officer 2 at SpaceX, responsible for security operations, training, risk assessments, and emergency response.
SECURITY OFFICER 2
Security Officers are dedicated security professionals with a demonstrated ability to work independently and as a member of a team in a fast-paced high-tech environment. Security Officers work as a team, patrolling the company’s properties via vehicle and foot and/or ensuring security at a series of fixed locations in accordance with federal, state, and local laws as well as company regulations.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Maintain proficiency/awareness of static guard post duties
- Plan and conduct advanced security training for all security officers
- Conduct advanced research and analysis in support of SpaceX security missions
- Conduct and review risk assessments of critical SpaceX facilities
- Respond to emergency situations and provide on-scene leadership to others
- Plan and coordinate domestic flight hardware transportation operations
- Provide mobile security support as directed by the operations center
- Learn advanced skillsets including but not limited to: EMT, investigations, surveillance, VIP escort, security hardware
- Function as liaison with law enforcement, community leaders and key stakeholders in space industry
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- High school diploma or equivalency certificate
- 4+ years of experience in the military, law enforcement, overseas security contracting, or advanced corporate security
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
- Bachelor’s degree
- Military deployment and/or counterinsurgency experience
- Aptitude for critical incident handling
- CPR/First Aid for the Professional Rescuer or BLS for the healthcare provider
- Computer based proficiency with Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
- Extensive team-oriented experience
- Small unit leadership experience
- An intense interest in protecting the future of spaceflight
- Foreign language proficiency
- Shown ability to work as a team
- Demonstrated aptitude to lead a small unit
- Impeccable character and integrity
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Ability to de-escalate disputes and/or conflict(s)
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Must pass Space Force and NASA background checks for Cape Canaveral Space Force Station and Kennedy Space Center
- Availability to work any schedule needed, to include; nights, weekends and rotating
- Able to wear approximately 20-30lbs of gear throughout a 12-hour shift (6AM - 6PM)
- Position is subject to pre-employment drug and random drug and alcohol testing
- Ability and willingness to occasionally stand in a static position for extended periods
- Willingness to travel up to 15% of time in support of SpaceX Security requirements should the need arise
- Valid driver’s license
- Possess or be eligible for a valid state security officer license
- Ability to effectively execute duties in extreme outdoor environments – heat, cold, rain
ITAR REQUIREMENTS:
- To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.