SpaceX
Aerospace & DefenseDirect Greenhouse career site

Security Officer 3

Location
Austin, TX · On-site
Job type
Full-time
Level
Lead / Staff
Experience
5+ years
Education
High school diploma or equivalent
Listed
30 days ago

Skills & highlights for this role

  • Level III Commissioned Security Officer license
  • FAA Part 107 Drone license
  • valid driver's license
  • US Government security clearance
  • ITAR eligibility
  • security patrol
  • risk assessment
  • emergency response
  • security training

Also useful

  • EMT
  • surveillance
  • investigations

About the role

Security Officers are dedicated security professionals with a demonstrated ability to work independently and as a member of a team in a fast-paced high-tech environment. Security Officers work as a team, patrolling the company's properties via vehicle and foot and/or ensuring security at a series of fixed locations in accordance with federal, state, and local laws as well as company regulations.

Responsibilities

  • Maintain proficiency/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 but not limited to: EMT, investigations, surveillance, VIP escort, security hardware
  • Function as liaison with law enforcement, community leaders and key stakeholders in space industry

Basic Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalency certificate
  • 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

Preferred Skills and Experience

  • Bachelor's or advanced degree
  • Military deployment and/or counterinsurgency experience
  • History of critical incident handling experience
  • Combat medic, EMT-B, or paramedic related experience
  • Advanced medical emergency training (TCCC/TECC/Combat Lifesaver)
  • Documented small unit leadership experience
  • Impeccable character and integrity
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills
  • Ability to de-escalate disputes and/or conflict(s)
  • Experience instructing security tactics, operations, and procedures
  • Computer based proficiency with Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
  • Extensive team-oriented experience
  • An intense interest in protecting the future of spaceflight
  • Foreign language proficiency

Additional Requirements

  • Ability to work one of the following shifts:
  • Day shift: (6AM - 6PM)
  • Night shift: (6PM - 6AM)
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain an FAA Part 107 Drone license
  • Ability to obtain and maintain or possess a Level III Commissioned Security Officer license
  • Availability to work any schedule needed, to include; overtime, nights, weekends and rotating
  • Position is subject to pre-employment enhanced screening, including a background check, psychological test, bi-annual physical fitness test, and a drug and alcohol test
  • Position is subject to random drug and alcohol testing
  • Ability and willingness to occasionally stand in a static position for extended periods
  • Willingness to travel up to 15% of time in support of SpaceX Security requirements should the need arise
  • Valid driver's license
  • Possess or eligible for a valid state security officer license
  • Eligible for a US Government security clearance
  • Ability to effectively execute duties in extreme outdoor environments - heat, cold, rain

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.

About SpaceX

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.

Read the original posting

From SpaceX's careers page, first listed on Rolev.ai on October 10, 2026. Rolev.ai is not the employer.

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