Physical Security Specialist

SpaceX; Brownsville (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceX is seeking a Physical Security Specialist to provide executive protection and advanced security support across facilities and executive movements. The role requires autonomy, field decision-making, and protection of critical assets in dynamic environments.

Responsibilities include reconnaissance, threat mitigation, risk assessments, and incident response, with operation of drones and mobile security assets as part of a flexible schedule aligned to threat trends and company commitments.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate.
• 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.

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 also demonstrating the ability to work independently and make sound decisions 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

Reconnaissance

Counter-surveillance

Risk assessment

Protective tactics

Emergency medicine

Drones operation

Vehicle operation

Liaison with LE

Education

Bachelor's degree

Certified Peace Officer

Advanced Unit Operations or SWAT certification

HR218 firearms permit

Combat medic/EMT/TECC training

Job description

PHYSICAL SECURITY SPECIALIST

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.

Physical Security Specialists are highly experienced and adaptable security professionals who operate with significant autonomy in dynamic, high-threat environments. This position is responsible for providing advanced protective and operational support across SpaceX facilities and executive movements. Specialists are expected to operate as an individual or small team, make independent decisions in the field, and deliver executive-level protection while conducting reconnaissance, counter-surveillance, and border proximity security operations. This position requires a flexible schedule driven by threat trends and company commitments rather than fixed shifts.

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 also demonstrating the ability to work independently and make sound decisions 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

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate
• 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

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor's or advanced degree
• Certified Peace Officer
• Advanced Unit Operations or SWAT certification
• HR218 credentials (or equivalent authorization) permitting the carrying of firearms in all United States jurisdictions
• Combat medic, EMT-B, paramedic, or advanced medical emergency training (TCCC/TECC)
• Experience conducting executive protection
• Experience planning security for large-scale events