Security Operator 3

SpaceX
Memphis, TN
On-site

Who this role is best for

A natural match if you have 5+ years in facility security or customer service roles and are comfortable with high-level stakeholder interaction.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with 5+ years in facility security or customer service roles and experience managing high-level stakeholder interactions
    — “Interface with high-level internal and external stakeholders
  • Individuals with prior military, law enforcement, or security-related experience and a focus on protocol implementation
    — “Ensure thorough knowledge and effective implementation of all access control, escort, and tour protocols and procedures
  • Professionals who can build collaborative relationships across departments and handle incident reporting with precision
    — “Prepare clear and concise written incident reports

Things to consider

  • Must be available for overtime, nights, weekends, and rotating schedules due to operational demands
    — “Availability to work any schedule needed, including, but not limited to: overtime, nights, weekends and rotating schedules
  • Position requires a U.S. Government Security Clearance and adherence to ITAR export regulations
    — “Possess or obtain U.S. Government Security Clearance
  • Candidates must be eligible for background checks by Air Force and NASA, and may require a state security officer license
    — “Ability to pass Air Force and NASA background checks for installation access, as needed

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience with surveillance systems and incident reporting in your resume and interview responses
    — “Monitor site surveillance camera system
  • Emphasize your ability to de-escalate conflicts and build relationships with internal stakeholders
    — “Ability to de-escalate disputes and/or conflict(s)
  • Demonstrate your capability to oversee projects independently and adapt to varying responsibilities
    — “Oversee the implementation of multiple projects without direct supervision
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · MediumAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · TeamLevel · Mid

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What success looks like

  • ensuring thorough knowledge and implementation of security protocols
  • building collaborative relationships with other departments
Typical background
5+ years of experience in customer service or facility security

Skills & requirements

Required

Customer ServiceFacility SecurityAccess ControlEscort DutyIncident ReportingFacility Maintenance

Preferred

Military Or Law Enforcement ExperienceFirst Aid Certifications

Stack & domain

First AidCPRAED

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 OPERATOR 3

The Security Operator provides the critical first impression of the organization and its security requirements for employees, customers, vendors, and guests at each of its facilities. SpaceX leadership depends on the professionalism and character of our Security Operators to welcome, assist, and act as a comprehensive source of SpaceX information, while ensuring the safety and security of its facilities and operations overall. 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Responsible for tracking special events and visits

Provide high quality customer service to employees, contractors, and visitors

Interface with high-level internal and external stakeholders

Ensure thorough knowledge and effective implementation of all access control, escort, and tour protocols and procedures for employees, customers, vendors, and guests at SpaceX facilities

Coordinate with Security leadership and the SpaceX Protective Operations Center (SPOC) as necessary to:

Initiate timely and effective notifications and response measures for incidents or emergencies

Assist emergency response personnel dispatched to a SpaceX site

Monitor site surveillance camera system

Prepare clear and concise written incident reports

Report maintenance, facility, and technology issues and alarms

Build collaborative working relationships with other SpaceX departments or teams (including, but not limited to, facilities, human resources, and employee health & safety), SpaceX leadership, and—where applicable—with landlords and building owners, regarding day-to-day security operations, as well as special events or emergency situations

Due to the various type and scope of operations performed and sites utilized at SpaceX, Security Operator responsibilities may vary at each campus in order to ensure the most effective and secure operations at all sites. This may include, but is not limited to: standing post, escort duty, tours, and various tasks as directed

Oversee the implementation of multiple projects without direct supervision

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

High school diploma or equivalency certificate

5+ years of experience working in a customer service or facility security position

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor’s degree

Ability to navigate complex support needs, and build solid relationships with internal stakeholders

Strong customer service and relationship/team-building skills

Active First Aid/CPR/AED certifications

Exceptional communication skills both oral and written

Impeccable character and integrity

Prior military, law enforcement, or security-related experience

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

Experience with Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Availability to work any schedule needed, including, but not limited to: overtime, nights, weekends and rotating schedules

Position is subject to pre-employment drug and random drug and alcohol testing

Ability to occasionally stand in a static position for extended periods

Valid driver’s license

Ability to pass Air Force and NASA background checks for installation access, as needed

Possess or obtain U.S. Government Security Clearance

Possess or be eligible for a valid state security officer license

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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