Site Security & Access Control Specialist

Mp Materials Corp.; Mountain Pass (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

MP Materials seeks a dedicated Security Officer for the Mountain Pass site in California. The role requires coordinating access control, badge issuance, and visitor processing while patrolling facilities and responding to incidents.

You will work under the Security Manager to maintain a safe, professional environment and ensure compliance with company policies and procedures. Qualifications include a High School Diploma or equivalent, valid driver’s license, and California BSIS and Nevada PILB

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• California BSIS and Nevada PILB Security Licenses required or obtainable.
• Valid driver’s license with clean driving record.
• Ability to stand/walk for extended periods and perform access control, patrols, and incident response.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Controls vehicle and visitor access to the site and verifies authorization before entry.
• Processes employees, contractors, vendors, and other authorized personnel entering the site.
• Creates, issues, activates, and tracks badges; maintains records.
• Greets visitors, verifies identity and authorization, signs in, and coordinates escorts as needed.
• Directs trucks for deliveries and ensures safe traffic flow with receiving departments.
• Monitors visitor sign-in/out and access permissions.
• Performs regular and sporadic patrols and documents observations.
• Operates CCTV, alarms, radios, keys, and access-control devices.
• Completes security reports, incident logs, and witness statements accurately.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Customer service

Situational awareness

Time management

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

MP Materials seeks a dedicated Security Officer for the Mountain Pass site in California. The role requires coordinating access control, badge issuance, and visitor processing while patrolling facilities and responding to incidents.

You will work under the Security Manager to maintain a safe, professional environment and ensure compliance with company policies and procedures. Qualifications include a High School Diploma or equivalent, valid driver’s license, and California BSIS and Nevada PILB