SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars.
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 South Texas based 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:
- Serve as operator in the conduct of static guard posts
- Support the execution of plans in support of SpaceX Operations
- Participate and assist in conducting advanced security training
- Conduct research and analysis in support of SpaceX security missions
- Observe area of responsibility and report any suspicious behavior to the Operations Center
- Maintain a professional appearance and demeanor
- Execute security support as dictated by SpaceX Security Leadership
- Execute roving patrols of assigned locations
- Provide mobile security support as directed by the Operations Center
- Respond to emergency situations (Fire/Medical/Suspicious Person/etc.)
- Support domestic flight hardware transportation operations
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- High school diploma or equivalency certificate
- 4+ years of active duty military, sworn law enforcement, or advanced corporate security experience
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
- Bachelor’s degree
- 1 Year on the SpaceX Security Team as a Security Officer – Level 1
- 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/integrity
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Ability to de-escalate disputes and/or conflict(s)
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Availability to work rotating schedule of 4 days on, 4 days off, 12 hours/day
- 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
ITAR REQUIREMENTS:
- To conform to U.S. Government space technology export regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) you must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.
SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.
Applicants wishing to view a copy of SpaceX’s Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should notify the Human Resources Department at (310) 363-6000.