Senior Security Officer – Emergency Response & Training

InvestedintheMission; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceX is seeking a Security Officer to safeguard its facilities in a high-tech environment. The role emphasizes patrols, emergency response, training, risk assessments, and collaboration with the operations center to ensure mission readiness.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years in security or related fields, executive protection experience, and the ability to pass background checks. The position requires a 12-hour shift, travel up to 15%, and a strong commitment to safety and security.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in the military, law enforcement, overseas security contracting, or advanced corporate security realm.
• 1+ year of executive protection, mobile asset protection, or emergency response team experience.
• Bachelor’s or advanced degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain proficiency/awareness of static guard post duties
• Plan and execute security support for SpaceX operations
• Plan and conduct advanced security training for all security officers
• Conduct advanced research and analysis in support of SpaceX security missions
• Mentor other security members to identify and report suspicious behavior to the operations center
• Maintain a professional appearance and demeanor
• Execute security support as dictated by SpaceX security leadership
• Execute roving patrols of assigned locations
• Conduct and review risk assessments of critical SpaceX facilities
• Provide mobile security support as directed by the operations center
• Respond to emergency situations and provide on-scene leadership to others (fire/medical/suspicious person/etc.)
• Develop and refine emergency response protocols based on data and experience
• Plan and coordinate domestic flight hardware transportation operations
• Learn advanced skillsets (EMT/investigations/surveillance/VIP escort/security hardware)
• Function as liaison with law enforcement, community leaders and key stakeholders in space industry

Skills

Executive protection

Mobile asset protection

Emergency response

Security leadership

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s or advanced degree

Tools

MS Windows & Office

Job description

SpaceX is seeking a Security Officer to safeguard its facilities in a high-tech environment. The role emphasizes patrols, emergency response, training, risk assessments, and collaboration with the operations center to ensure mission readiness.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years in security or related fields, executive protection experience, and the ability to pass background checks. The position requires a 12-hour shift, travel up to 15%, and a strong commitment to safety and security.