Security Operator 3

InvestedintheMission; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceX is seeking a Security Operator 3 to safeguard facilities while delivering exceptional customer service to employees, contractors, visitors, and vendors. The role emphasizes enforcing access controls, escorts, and tours, and coordinating with SPOC and leadership during incidents.

The position requires substantial experience in security or related customer-facing roles, plus strong communication and relationship-building skills to interact with internal teams and external stakeholders.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate.
• 5+ years of experience in a customer service or facility security role.

Responsibilities

• Track special events and visits.
• Provide high quality customer service to employees, contractors, and visitors.
• Interface with high-level internal and external stakeholders.
• Ensure knowledge and implementation of access control, escort, and tour protocols.
• Coordinate with Security leadership and SPOC for incidents or emergencies.
• Assist emergency responders and monitor site surveillance.
• Prepare clear incident reports and report maintenance issues.
• Build relationships with SpaceX departments, landlords and building owners for security ops.

Skills

Exceptional communication skills

Customer service excellence

Relationship/team-building

Impeccable character and integrity

Ability to de-escalate disputes

Microsoft Windows / Office proficiency

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Job description

SECURITY OPERATOR 3

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.

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.

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