Executive Protection Lead — High-Threat Field Ops

SpaceX; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceX is seeking a Physical Security Specialist to provide advanced protective and operational support across SpaceX facilities and executive movements. Specialists operate autonomously or in small teams, making independent decisions in high-threat environments while delivering executive protection and conducting reconnaissance and counter-surveillance.

The role requires flexible scheduling driven by threat trends, with duties including risk assessments, event security planning, and liaison

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency
• 8+ years of experience in the military, law enforcement, overseas security contracting, or advanced corporate security
• 2+ years of executive protection, mobile asset protection, or emergency response team experience
• Bachelor’s or advanced degree preferred
• Certified Peace Officer or equivalent credentials valuable
• Advanced Unit Operations or SWAT certification preferred
• HR218 credentials (or equivalent) permitting carrying firearms in all US jurisdictions
• Combat medic, EMT-B, paramedic, or advanced medical training (TCCC/TECC) preferred
• Experience conducting executive protection and planning security for large events
• Experience reconnaissance and counter-surveillance operations
• Experience de-escalating disputes and leading small teams
• Experience instructing security tactics and procedures
• Small unit leadership or team management experience
• Military deployment or counterinsurgency experience
• Excellent communication with executives
• Spanish language proficiency

Responsibilities

• Conduct executive protection operations and provide close protection for senior leadership as required
• Perform reconnaissance and counter-surveillance in support of executive movements and threat mitigation
• Lead small teams during operations while working independently with limited oversight
• Support the planning and execution of security for large-scale company events
• Conduct advanced risk assessments and develop mitigation strategies for critical assets and personnel
• Maintain proficiency in advanced protective tactics, surveillance detection, mobile operations and emergency medicine
• Serve as a liaison with law enforcement agencies and key stakeholders
• Respond to and manage incidents with professionalism and sound judgment
• Operate small utility vehicles, drones and watercraft

Skills

Executive protection

Team leadership

Reconnaissance

Counter-surveillance

Drones operations

Emergency medical training

Liaison with law enforcement

Spanish language

Flexible scheduling

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree or higher

Certified Peace Officer

Advanced Unit Operations / SWAT certification

Job description

SpaceX is seeking a Physical Security Specialist to provide advanced protective and operational support across SpaceX facilities and executive movements. Specialists operate autonomously or in small teams, making independent decisions in high-threat environments while delivering executive protection and conducting reconnaissance and counter-surveillance.

The role requires flexible scheduling driven by threat trends, with duties including risk assessments, event security planning, and liaison