Security Officer

In this critical armed security role, you'll help protect NASA personnel, facilities, equipment, and operations while serving as a first responder, enforcing federal regulations, and maintaining a safe and secure environment at one of the nation's premier aerospace research facilities. Maintain readiness by following security procedures, operating communication equipment, carrying assigned weapons and gear, and supporting emergency response operations, including weekends, holidays, and critical incident activations.

Overview

Security Officer – Chenega / NASA (Edwards AFB, California)

Join Chenega's security team as a Security Officer supporting NASA's Armstrong Flight Research Center at Edwards AFB, California. In this critical armed security role, you'll help protect NASA personnel, facilities, equipment, and operations while serving as a first responder, enforcing federal regulations, and maintaining a safe and secure environment at one of the nation's premier aerospace research facilities.

Responsibilities

• Protect NASA facilities, personnel, equipment, and property through armed security operations, patrols, inspections, access control, and site protection activities.
• Respond to emergencies, enforce federal and applicable state laws, conduct investigations, and perform traffic enforcement and incident response duties.
• Monitor and control access to secure locations, conduct vehicle, facility, and package inspections, and interact professionally with employees, visitors, contractors, and government personnel.
• Maintain readiness by following security procedures, operating communication equipment, carrying assigned weapons and gear, and supporting emergency response operations, including weekends, holidays, and critical incident activations.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications: 

• High school diploma or GED, at least 21 years of age, and ability to legally work in the United States.
• Ability to obtain and maintain required NASA certifications and training, including NBTS, ICS/NIMS courses, First Aid/CPR or BLS certification, and NASA physical and psychological qualification standards.
• Valid driver's license, ability to qualify with assigned firearms and weapons systems, and successful completion of required physical agility and fitness standards.
• Ability to obtain a DoD security clearance, pass drug and alcohol screening requirements, maintain a clean criminal history, and effectively read, write, and communicate in English.
• Successfully pass background and drug screening

Preferred Qualifications:

• Two or more years of military law enforcement experience.
• One or more years of armed security officer experience.
• Previous NASA Security Police Officer (SPO) experience.
• Honorably discharged military service (if applicable).
• California Law Enforcement Telecommunications System (CLETS) experience or certification.

Estimated Salary/Wage

USD $32.43/Hr.