Security Officer II
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Job Location:
Long Beach, NY - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 21 - 28
Posted on:
15 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
At Vast our mission is to contribute to a future where billions of people are living and thriving in space. We are building artificial gravity space stations allowing long-term stays in space without the adverse effects of initial crewed space habitat will be Haven-1 scheduled to be the worlds first commercial space station when it launches into low-Earth orbit in 2026. It is part of our stepping stone approach to continuous human presence in team isall-in committed to executing our mission safely and on you want to work with the most talented people on Earth furthering space exploration for humanity come join us.
Vast is looking for a Security Officer ll reporting to the Senior Supervisor Securityto support the development of the systems that will be required for the design and build of artificial-gravity human-rated space stations. Use this space to describe the role and sell the candidate on the cool stuff they would get to work on.
This will be a full-timenon-exempt position located in ourLong Beachlocation.
Responsibilities:
Advanced Access Control & Credentialing
- Verify identity and authorization for visitors contractors and employees including handling escalated or unusual access matters.
- Issue and manage visitor and temporary credentials and help ensure compliance with facility access procedures across the team.
- Assist in identifying discrepancies or anomalies in access activity and reporting them appropriately.
Enhanced Patrol & Facility Monitoring
- Conduct thorough patrols of buildings perimeter areas secure workspaces and critical infrastructure.
- Identify potential risks unsafe conditions or security gaps and communicate them to security leadership.
- Provide informal guidance to Security Officer I personnel on patrol standards and documentation when needed.
Incident Response & Reporting
- Act as a primary responding officer to incidents alarms or safety-related situations using sound judgment until supervisory personnel arrive.
- Prepare detailed and clear incident reports and assist in gathering initial information for follow-up review.
- Support post-incident discussions by offering observations or recommendations when appropriate.
Operational Support & Coordination
- Escort vendors contractors or high-risk personnel ensuring compliance with security requirements.
- Assist with security needs for special events operational activities and facility movements requiring heightened awareness.
- Work with other departments to address security concerns or support operational tasks as requested.
Professionalism Communication & Support
- Serve as a resource for employees and visitors regarding security policies and facility procedures.
- Apply effective communication and de-escalation skills in tense or uncertain situations.
- Maintain organized accurate daily logs reports and security documentation.
- Serve as a peer mentor for new or developing security personnel offering guidance.
General
- Perform all duties in alignment with security protocols company policies and expectations of a senior-level officer.
- Carry out additional assignments as directed to support the overall security mission.
Minimum Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Valid California BSIS Guard Card (or ability to obtain prior to employment).
- Five or more years of experience in security operations preferably in aerospace industrial or similarly technical environments.
- Proven proficiency in incident response report writing and enforcing security standards with limited supervision
- Ability to perform physical duties of the role including lifting up to 25 lbs and extended walking/standing.
Preferred Skills & Experience:
- Strong customer service and communication skills with a professional confident demeanor.
- Experience assisting or guiding less-experienced officers is a plus.
- Training or certifications in areas such as de-escalation emergency response defensive tactics or advanced report writing.
- Ability to work independently while maintaining alignment with procedures and expectations
Additional Requirements:
- Must be available for required shifts including overtime weekends and holidays as operational needs require.
- Ability to stand walk and conduct patrols for extended periods across varied environments.
- Able to work in all climate conditions including heat wind and cold.
- Capable of responding effectively and quickly during emergencies or operational interruptions
Salary Range: California
$21 - $28 USD
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.EQUAL OPPORTUNITY
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Key Skills
- CCTV
- Customer Service
- Communication skills
- Computer Skills
- ICD Coding
- Military Experience
- Law Enforcement
- NIST Standards
- Security
- DoD Experience
- RMF
- Writing Skills
About Company
Vast is developing humanity’s most capable space stations, pioneering the next giant leap toward long-term living and thriving in space.
