Site Protective Services Officer - Tucson, AZ

RTX (Raytheon); Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

RTX in Tucson, AZ is seeking an onsite Site Protective Services Security Staff member. The role requires threat detection, incident response, and guarding vulnerable assets with strict adherence to DoD security rules.

Candidates must have a US security clearance or be eligible; state requirements include DoD Secret clearance and US citizenship. The position involves patrols, investigations, report writing, and coordinated responses to security incidents, with shift flexibility.

Qualifications

• AA/AS degree (or higher) with at least 6 years of security experience.
• Minimum 6 years related physical security or law enforcement experience.
• Experience with firearms (handgun).
• Must meet AZ legal requirements to possess Raytheon firearms.
• Experience in tactical response.
• Experience with less-lethal tactics.
• The ability to obtain and maintain a US security clearance; U.S. citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with peers and supervisors to solve problems; assist other officers as appropriate.
• Monitor the security status of facilities and oversee contracted security personnel.
• Maintain working knowledge of the NISPOM, ICD705, JAFAN and other docs.
• Respond to employee queries; receive, safeguard, and store classified materials.
• Direct traffic and provide aid at accidents; mitigate acts of violence.
• Maintain proficiency with issued firearm; attend firearms training.
• Maintain defensive tactics proficiency; attend training.
• Rotate shifts and days off as scheduled.
• Wear body armor during all security activities.
• Move ill or injured adults to administer first aid and CPR.
• Stand for long periods, walk long distances, and climb stairs/ladders.
• Complete field training program successfully.
• Comply with uniform and equipment regulations.
• Conduct preventative patrols; report findings to Investigations as needed.
• Respond to security violations; conduct field investigations and write reports.
• Respond to criminal activity; coordinate with HR, Investigations, and law enforcement.
• Gather information and evidence; submit reports to Investigations.
• De-escalate threatening persons and notify appropriate teams.
• Document incidents in written reports.

Skills

Firearms training

Tactical response

Less-lethal tactics

Report writing

Security clearance

Education

AA/AS degree

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-10-07

Country: United States of America

Location: US-AZ-TUCSON-811A ~ 1151 E Hermans Rd ~ BLDG 811A (External Site)

Position Role Type: Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Security Clearance Type: DoD Clearance: Secret

Security Clearance Status: Active and existing security clearance required after day 1

At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world's most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world.

Raytheon brings the strength of more than 100 years of experience and renowned engineering expertise to meet the needs of today's mission and stay ahead of tomorrow's threat. We deliver solutions that help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression, creating a safer, more secure world. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

The Site Protective Services Security Staff is responsible for the protection of life and property, prevention of crime and the general enforcement of company physical security policies. Duties normally consist of routine patrol, preliminary investigation and entry control point operations. Provide on-site armed response capability for security incidents and to assume control over situations beyond the capabilities or contracted responsibilities of the contract guard force.

What You Will Do

• Collaborate with peers and supervisors to solve problems Assist other officers as appropriate to maintain high levels of performance.
• Monitor the overall security status of company facilities, including the performance of contracted security personnel.
• Maintain a working knowledge of the NISPOM, ICD705, JAFAN, and other government regulatory documents.
• Respond to employee queries about security issues accurately and properly receive, handle, safeguard, and store classified materials.
• Direct traffic and provide aid and assistance at accidents and traffic hazards. Respond to and mitigate acts of violence consistent with applicable laws and training.
• Maintain proficiency with issued firearm; attend firearms training as scheduled.
• Maintain defensive tactics proficiency; attend defensive tactics training as scheduled.
• Ability and flexibility to rotate shifts and days off, based on assigned schedule.
• Able to wear body armor while performing all security activities.
• Ability to move ill or injured adults to administer first aid and CPR.
• Ability to stand for long periods, walk long distances, and climb stairs and ladders.
• Ability to successfully complete field training program
• Must comply with uniform and equipment regulations per Security Forces instruction.
• Conduct preventative patrols of company property to detect intruders, safety hazards, crimes, and security violations, and take appropriate actions to mitigate and report them.
• Respond to actual or suspected security violations, conduct field investigations, and submit high-quality reports to Investigations for follow up.
• Respond to criminal activity such as thefts, vandalism, threats, etc. and provide guidance to employees regarding protective measures, or reports to law enforcement and insurance companies.
• Gather information and evidence and submit reports to Investigations.
• Respond to calls referencing difficult, disruptive, or threatening persons, de-escalate such situations, and make appropriate notifications to Human Resources, Workplace Violence Team, Investigations, and law enforcement.
• Document such incidents in written reports.

Qualifications You Must Have

• Typically requires an AA/AS degree (or other 2-year post high school training) with a minimum of 6 years of relevant experience.
• Minimum of 6 years related physical security or law enforcement experience.
• Experience with Firearms (handgun)
• Must meet State of Arizona legal requirements to possess and /or carry Raytheon issued firearm(s) in the performance of your assigned duties.
• Experience in Tactical response
• Experience with Less-lethal tactics
• The ability to obtain and maintain a US security clearance prior to the start date. U.S. citizenship is required as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance

Qualifications We Prefer

• Bachelor's degree
• Demonstrated collaboration and teaming abilities; the ability to work well with others
• Ability to work with minimal supervision
• Current DoD Secret clearance, or higher, preferred
• Knowledge of the NISPOM, JAFAN, and ICD as applicable

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