Security Operations Specialist

Chaos Industries; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 47,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits (medical, dental, and

401(k) match

FSA/HSA

Life insurance

Free daily lunch onsite

Unlimited PTO

Casual dress code

Relocation assistance

Stock option grants

Annual bonuses

Job summary

CHAOS Industries is seeking a Security Operations Specialist to provide on-the-ground security on the day shift, reporting to the Physical Security Operations Manager. This role works onsite at CHAOS facilities and collaborates with contracted guards to safeguard personnel and assets.

Responsibilities include entrances control, incident reporting, alarm testing, and participation in drills. A background in military security and ability to obtain a clearance are required.

Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. Person.
• Military security forces or similar experience.
• Ability to obtain a security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Patrol the office and check exits and cameras.
• Perform building walk-throughs and TSCM sweeps and document findings.
• Control building access, support badging, and manage visitor registration.
• Respond to alarms and incidents and prepare incident reports and patrol logs.
• Support alarm and guard response time testing and physical security checks.
• Participate in emergency drills and evacuations.
• Enforce CHAOS security policies and procedures.
• Work alongside the contract security guard force.

Skills

U.S. Person

Military security forces experience

Ability to obtain security clearance

Security awareness

Tools

TSCM sweeps

Job description

CHAOS Industries is redefining modern defense with a multi-product portfolio that gives the ultimate advantage—domain dominance. The company's products are powered by Coherent Distributed Networks (CDN™), empowering warfighters, commercial air operators, and border protection teams to act faster, adapt rapidly, and stay ahead of evolving threats.

CHAOS Industries was founded in 2022 and has raised a total of $1 billion in funding from leading investors, including 8VC, Accel, and Valor Equity Partners. The company is headquartered in Los Angeles, with offices in Washington, D.C., San Francisco, San Diego, and London. For more information, please visit www.chaosinc.com.

Role Overview

The Security Operations Specialist provides on-the-ground security for CHAOS and works alongside the contract security guard force. The role works the day shift and reports to the Physical Security Operations Manager.

Responsibilities

• Patrol the office and check exits and cameras.
• Perform building walk-throughs and technical surveillance countermeasures (TSCM) sweeps and document findings.
• Control building access, support badging, and manage visitor registration.
• Respond to alarms and incidents and prepare incident reports and patrol logs.
• Support alarm and guard response time testing and physical security checks.
• Participate in emergency drills and evacuations.
• Enforce CHAOS security policies and procedures.
• Work alongside the contract security guard force.
• Physical demands: standing, walking patrols, and lifting up to 50 pounds.
• Travel: none.

Minimum Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Person
• Military security forces or similar experience
• Ability to obtain a security clearance

Preferred Requirements

• Experience with TSCM sweeps
• Active Secret security clearance

Why CHAOS?

• Health Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision benefits 100% paid for by the company
• Additional benefits: 401k (+ 50% company match up to 6% of pay), FSA, HSA, life insurance, and more
• Our Perks: Free daily lunch while you're working onsite, fully-stocked kitchen, unlimited PTO, casual dress code
• Compensation Components: Competitive base salaries, generous pre-IPO stock option grants, relocation assistance, and (coming soon!) annual bonuses
• Team Growth: 500+ employees and counting across 5 global offices

Hourly Range: $34.00 - 58.00

The stated compensation range reflects only the targeted base compensation range and excludes additional earnings such as bonus, equity, and benefits. If your compensation requirements fall outside of the range, we still encourage you to apply. The salary range for this role is an estimate based on a range of compensation factors, inclusive of base salary only. Actual salary offer may vary based on (but not limited to) work experience, education and/or training, critical skills, and/or business considerations.

Recruiting Agencies: CHAOS Industries does not accept unsolicited resumes or outreach. Unsolicited submissions will not be reviewed or compensated.