Security Specialist II

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At Blue Origin we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. Were working to develop reusable safe and low-cost space vehicles and systems within a culture of safety collaboration and inclusion. Join our team of problem solvers as we add new chapters to the history of spaceflight!

As part of a small passionate and accomplished team of security experts the Security Specialist will be pivotal in supporting and directing security measures in the goal of protecting our people property and information. This position will directly impact our ability to ensure security is perceived as a critical process within the company. The position will also provide security expertise guidance and advice to management and staff. The Security Specialist must have security-related experience in support of Corporate environments and possess a drive for working alone or in groups equally. The position will directly impact the history of space exploration and will require your dedicated commitment and detailed attention towards safe and repeatable spaceflight.

Special Mentions:

• Relocation provided
• Rotational schedule (8 days on 6 days off); morning swing and night shift.

Van Horn Specific information:

Being at the heart of Blue Origin operations the West Texas Site in Van Horn TX offers eligible employees additional attractive financial incentives to supplement their competitive base earnings including a living allowance and relocation assistance. Eligibility for these additional benefits is based on the employees ability to permanently relocate to Van Horn TX or travel to Van Horn from another Blue location a minimum of 50% of the time.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Understanding contributing to and implementing Blue Origins Physical Security standards
• Support Physical Security Manager in working Threat Management program management
• Support Physical Security Manager in developing managing maintaining and completing security plans before during and after flight operations
• Conduct Security Risk Assessments as needed.
• Develop subject matter expertise in security technology integration - CCTV Access Control alarms all other associated security technology - design and management.
• Support Physical Security Manager in management of external security vendors
• Support Physical Security Manager guard force operation management.
• Help to develop and maintain a local Employee Security Awareness Program
• Support the enterprise Insider Threat Program
• Support Physical Security Manager with role in Executive/VIP Protection
• Support Physical Security Manager with Critical Incident Management and situational threat event analyses.
• Develop relationship as the Blue Origin backup liaison officer with Federal State Local and Tribal law enforcement authorities.
• Develop relationship as the Blue Origin backup liaison officer with Private Security and Protective Service vendors.
• Create draft edit and prepare reports project meeting notes presentations spreadsheets and documents including blueprint layouts for security systems security investigations requests for additional access control implementation of physical security controls and security planning.
• Support all Blue Origin Security functions at Launch Site One as directed by the Physical Security Manager
• Support Blue Origin operations outside of traditional security roles at Launch Site One as directed by the Physical Security Manager

Minimum Qualifications:

• 5 Years of Federal Law Enforcement and/or Corporate Security experience.
• Managerial and investigative experience in Criminal and National Security matters.
• Functional experience in Physical Security guard force operations security technology (access control/CCTV/alarms).
• Functional experience in Threat Management critical incident management command post operations and technology and threat assessments.
• Functional experience in Investigations criminal (fraud theft etc.) and administrative (employee misconduct).
• Ability to effectively interact with all levels of the organization.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Other qualifications that are desire but not required:
• Associates Degree
• Current ASIS - Certified Protection Professional (CPP) in security management.
• Bachelors degree in business administration or related field.
• Foreign language proficiency Spanish preferred.

Culture Statement

Dont meet all desired requirements Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single desired qualification. At Blue Origin we are dedicated to building an authentic workplace so if youre excited about this role but your past experience doesnt align perfectly with every desired qualification in the job description we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

Export Control Regulations

Applicants for employment at Blue Origin must be a U.S. citizen or national U.S. permanent resident (i.e. current Green Card holder) or lawfully admitted into the a refugee or granted asylum.

Background Check

• Required for all positions: Blues Standard Background Check

• Required for Certain Job Profiles: Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) background check if at any time the role requires one to be on a military installation

• Required for Certain Job Profiles: Drivers who operate Commercial Motor Vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or combination of power unit and trailer that meets or exceeds 10001 lbs. and/or transports placardable amounts of hazardous materials by ground in any vehicle on a public road while in commerce may be subject to additional Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations including: Driver Qualification Files Medical Certification Road Test Hours of Service Drug and Alcohol Testing (CDL drivers only) vehicle inspection requirements CDL requirements (if applicable) and hazardous materials transportation/shipping training.

Benefits

• Benefits include: Medical dental vision basic and supplemental life insurance paid parental leave short and long-term disability 401(k) with a company match of up to 5% and an Education Support Program.

• Paid Time Off: Up to four (4) weeks per year based on weekly scheduled hours and up to 14 company-paid holidays.

• Discretionary bonus: Bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results.

• Eligibility for benefits varies by role type please check with your recruiter for a comprehensive list of the benefits available for this role.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Blue Origin is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to attracting retaining and developing a highly qualified and dedicated work force. Blue Origin hires and promotes people on the basis of their qualifications performance and abilities. We support the establishment and maintenance of a workplace that fosters trust equality and teamwork. We provide all qualified applicants for employment and employees with equal opportunities for hire promotion and other terms and conditions of employment regardless of their race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin/ethnicity age physical or mental disability genetic factors military/veteran status or any other status or characteristic protected by federal state and/or local law. Blue Origin will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal state and local laws including the Washington Fair Chance Act the California Fair Chance Act the Los Angeles Fair Chance in Hiring Ordinance and other applicable laws. For more information on Know Your Rights please see here.

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