Senior Security Officer: VIP Protection and Rapid Response

SpaceX; McGregor (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceX is seeking a Security Officer 3 to protect facilities in a fast-paced, high‑tech environment. You will patrol, plan training, conduct risk assessments, lead incidents, and coordinate security for field operations, with ITAR compliance and cross‑functional liaison duties.

Required: high school diploma, 5+ years in military, law enforcement, or advanced corporate security; 1+ year in executive protection or emergency response; willingness to travel up to 15%, ability to lift 40–50 lbs, and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 5+ years of experience in military, law enforcement, overseas security contracting, or advanced corporate security.
• 1+ year of executive protection, mobile asset protection, or emergency response team experience.

Responsibilities

• Maintain proficiency and awareness of static guard post duties.
• Plan and conduct advanced security training for all security officers.
• Conduct advanced research and analysis in support of SpaceX security missions.
• Conduct and review risk assessments of critical SpaceX facilities.
• Respond to emergency situations and provide on-scene leadership to others.
• Plan and coordinate domestic flight hardware transportation operations.
• Learn advanced skillsets including EMT, investigations, surveillance, VIP escort, security hardware.
• Function as liaison with law enforcement, community leaders and key stakeholders in space industry.

Skills

Executive protection

Emergency response

Security operations

Incident command

Patrolling

De-escalation

Communication skills

Leadership

Foreign language

Education

High school diploma

Bachelor degree or higher (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office suite

Job description

SpaceX is seeking a Security Officer 3 to protect facilities in a fast-paced, high‑tech environment. You will patrol, plan training, conduct risk assessments, lead incidents, and coordinate security for field operations, with ITAR compliance and cross‑functional liaison duties.

Required: high school diploma, 5+ years in military, law enforcement, or advanced corporate security; 1+ year in executive protection or emergency response; willingness to travel up to 15%, ability to lift 40–50 lbs, and