Security Officer I

Responsibilities

• Verify the identity and point of contact of all visitors, ensuring compliance with facility access procedures.
• Issue and manage visitor and temporary employee badges, ensuring only authorized individuals enter designated areas.
• Conduct routine patrols of all buildings, perimeter areas, and critical infrastructure to detect and deter unauthorized activity.
• Observe, document, and report any suspicious behavior, security violations, or safety concerns to security management.
• Escort vendors and contractors as required, ensuring compliance with facility security protocols.
• Provide security assistance to other departments as needed, including support for special events or operational activities.
• Maintain accurate and detailed incident reports, shift logs, and security documentation.
• Respond professionally to security-related inquiries, safety concerns, and emergency situations in accordance with company policies.
• Perform additional duties as assigned to support the overall security mission.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid California BSIS Guard Card or ability to obtain before employment.
• Two or more years of experience in security operations, preferably in an industrial, aerospace, or manufacturing environment.

Preferred Skills & Experience

• Strong customer service skills with a professional and courteous demeanor.
• Ability to de-escalate situations verbally and maintain composure under pressure.
• Prior BSIS or equivalent security training, such as de-escalation tactics, report writing, or defensive tactics.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to provide clear and concise incident reports.
• Ability to work independently while following security procedures and protocols.

Additional Requirements

• Must be available to work all required shifts, including overtime, weekends, and holidays, based on operational needs.
• Ability to stand, walk, and conduct patrols for extended periods across various terrains.
• Must be able to work in various climate conditions, including heat, wind, and cold.

Pay Range

California $20—$23 USD

We calibrate level and compensation to the selected candidate's experience and demonstrated capability. We welcome applicants across a range of experience levels to apply.

Compensation and Benefits

Base salary will vary depending on job-related knowledge, education, skills, experience, business needs, and market demand. Salary is just one component of our comprehensive compensation package.

Full-time employees also receive company equity, as well as access to a full suite of compelling benefits and perks, including: medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents, generous paid time off; up to 20+ days of vacation for exempt staff and up to 10+ days of vacation for non-exempt staff with the ability to cash-out unused vacation annually, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, ClassPass credits, personalized mental healthcare through Spring Health, and other discounts and perks.

We also take pride in offering exceptional food perks, with snacks, drip coffee & onsite barista, cold drinks, and dinner meals remaining free of charge, and lunch subsidized as part of Vast's ongoing commitment to providing high-quality meals for employees.

U.s. Export Control Compliance Status

The person hired will have access to information and items subject to U.S. export controls, and therefore, must either be a "U.S. person" as defined by 22 C.F.R. § 120.62 or otherwise eligible for deemed export licensing. This status includes U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, lawful permanent residents (green card holders), and asylees and refugees with such status granted, not pending.