LEAD SECURITY OFFICER

This Lead Security Officer (Spaceport Loss Prevention) is a first-of-its-kind role – a dedicated security professional who leads security strategy, access control and technology mgmt., investigations, loss prevention, physical security, access control, and community-focused security efforts for the residential city of Starbase. This role will require strong leadership, investigative ability, and the capacity to balance security needs within a residential and hospitality-focused community. The role will be a fully integrated member of the Security Organization but work day-to-day with cross-functional partners in Spaceport (residential, hospitality, and leasing).

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Security strategy: Conduct risk assessments and support the development of security policies and emergency response plans
• Access control and technology management: Manage access control system, user/group credentialing and strategy, protocols, and monthly audits in conjunction with security technology professionals
• Investigations: Lead investigations into breaches, thefts, and security incidents
• Loss Prevention: Lead and manage all Loss Prevention activities, including theft deterrence strategy, loss trend analysis, and audits
• Physical security: Lead physical security strategy and operations, including camera coverage, shared space patrols, gated entry monitoring, and tailgating prevention
• Conduct audits of high-risk areas and contractor access
• Serve as the approachable point of contact for resident security and community relations matters
• Collaborate with Leasing, Hotel, Events, and Hospitality teams to integrate security with operations
• Establish and maintain security standards for residents and hotel guests across the city of Starbase
• Function as liaison with law enforcement, community leaders, and key stakeholders

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate
• 5+ years of experience in loss prevention, corporate security, law enforcement, or physical security

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s or advanced degree
• Advanced experience with access control systems and key management systems
• Documented small unit leadership experience
• Strong investigative and report-writing skills
• Experience working in an industrial or residential security environment
• Experience instructing security tactics, operations, and procedures
• Experience working in residential, hospitality, or mixed-use communities
• History of critical incident handling experience
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to de-escalate disputes and/or conflict(s)
• An intense interest in protecting the future of spaceflight
• Loss Prevention experience in a hospitality or retail environment

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Availability to work any schedule needed, to include overtime, nights, weekends and rotating
• Must be able to obtain and maintain an FAA Part 107 Drone license
• Position is subject to enhanced pre-employment 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 be 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

Source: The Muse — View original offer