Job brief: Lead Security Officer

What JoRoute checked · Checked by JoRoute

• Listed on SpaceX's own job board. JoRoute does not take listings from job ads or recruiters.
• First seen by JoRoute 2026-11-04 (3 days ago); last confirmed on the board 2026-11-07.
• The apply link opens boards.greenhouse.io, the address SpaceX's board gives for this job.
• The same title for the same place was listed 1 other time on this board in the last 90 days: several openings, or a re-posted job.
• No layoff notices (WARN) under this name in the state files JoRoute reads.

What the listing says · Employer's own words, not checked

• Pay: Not published
• Job type: Not stated
• Where: Starbase, TX
• Posted: 2026-07-07 · over 60 days ago

What the job asks · Employer's own words, not checked

Level: Lead / staff. The title says "Lead".

Must have

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate
• 5+ years of experience in loss prevention, corporate security, law enforcement, or physical security
• Bachelor’s or advanced degree
• Must be able to obtain and maintain an FAA Part 107 Drone license
• Valid driver’s license
• Possess or be eligible for a valid state security officer license

Conditions

• 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 m…
• Physical security: Lead physical security strategy and operations, including camera coverage, shared space patrols, gated entry monitoring, and tailgating prevention
• Availability to work any schedule needed, to include overtime, nights, weekends and rotating
• 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

Main duties

• 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 w…
• 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 pr…

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How it compares · Compared by JoRoute from listings

• Typical listed pay for security jobs across the U.S.: $71k a year (332 listings, 47 employers). This listing does not publish pay to compare.
• Across SpaceX's 2,898 open listings, 59% of those with a posting date were first posted more than 60 days ago. How SpaceX hires

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