Security Officer 3

SpaceX
Cape Canaveral, FL
On-site

Who this role is best for

Aimed at mid-level security professionals with military or law enforcement backgrounds comfortable with rotating night shifts and emergency response leadership.

Best fit for

  • Former military or law enforcement personnel with executive protection experience
    — “5+ years of experience in the military, law enforcement, overseas security contracting
  • Leaders capable of mentoring teams in high-stakes environments
    — “Mentor other security members to identify and report suspicious behavior
  • Candidates with advanced medical training and crisis management skills
    — “Combat Medic, EMT-B, or Paramedic related experience

Things to consider

  • Mandatory night shift work with potential for overtime and weekends
    — “Night shift: (6PM - 6AM)
  • Requires eligibility for US Government security clearance and Air Force background check
    — “Eligible for a US Government security clearance
  • Physical demands include standing for extended periods and outdoor work in extreme weather
    — “Ability to occasionally stand in a static position for extended periods

How to stand out

  • Highlight any experience developing emergency protocols or training programs
    — “Develop and refine emergency response protocols based on data
  • Emphasize foreign language skills and international security experience
    — “Foreign language proficiency
  • Showcase leadership in critical incidents or high-risk environments
    — “History of critical incident handling experience
Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · TeamLevel · Senior

Derived from job-description analysis by Serendipath's career intelligence engine.

What success looks like

  • Maintain security protocols
  • Train security officers
  • Develop emergency response plans
Typical background
MilitaryLaw enforcementSecurity contracting

Skills & requirements

Required

SecurityPatrollingEmergency ResponseRisk AssessmentTeam Leadership

Preferred

EMTVIP EscortForeign Language Proficiency

Stack & domain

EmtInvestigationsSurveillanceVip EscortSecurity HardwareLeadershipCommunicationDe-escalationTeamworkCombat LifesaverTcccTeccSecurityEmergency ResponseMilitaryLaw Enforcement

About the role

Original posting from SpaceX via Greenhouse

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 3 

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 execute security support for SpaceX operations

Plan and conduct advanced security training for all security officers

Conduct advanced research and analysis in support of SpaceX security missions

Mentor other security members to identify and report 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

Conduct and review risk assessments of critical SpaceX facilities

Provide mobile security support as directed by the operations center

Respond to emergency situations and provide on-scene leadership to others (fire/medical/suspicious person/etc.)

Develop and refine emergency response protocols based on data and experience

Plan and coordinate domestic flight hardware transportation operations

Learn advanced skillsets (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

5+ years of experience in the military, law enforcement, overseas security contracting, or advanced corporate security realm

1+ year of executive protection, mobile asset protection, or emergency response team experience

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor’s or advanced degree

Military deployment and/or counterinsurgency experience

History of critical incident handling experience

Combat Medic, EMT-B, or Paramedic related experience

Advanced medical emergency training (TCCC/TECC/Combat Lifesaver)

Documented small unit leadership experience

Impeccable character/integrity

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Ability to de-escalate disputes and/or conflict(s)

History of critical incident handling experience

Experience instructing security tactics/operations/procedures

Computer based proficiency with Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook

Extensive team-oriented experience

An intense interest in protecting the future of spaceflight

Foreign language proficiency

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Ability to work the following shift: 

Night shift: (6PM - 6AM)

Availability to work any schedule needed, to include: overtime, nights, weekends and rotating

Position is subject to pre-employment enhanced screening, including a background check,

psychological test, bi-annual physical fitness test, and a drug and alcohol test

Position is subject to 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

Eligible for a US Government security clearance

Ability to effectively execute duties in extreme outdoor environments – heat, cold, rain

Ability to pass Air Force background check for Cape Canaveral

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.  

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 reach out to EEOCompliance@spacex.com. 

Source: SpaceX careers (Greenhouse)

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