Job brief: Security Officer 3

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.
• No other listing with this title and place on this board in the last 90 days.
• 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: Vandenberg, CA
• Posted: 2026-06-19 · over 60 days ago

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

Level: Senior. The posting asks for 5+ years of experience.

Must have

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate
• 5+ years of experience in the military, law enforcement, overseas security contracting, or advanced corporate security realm
• 1+ year of executive protection, mobile asset protection, or emergency response team experience
• Bachelor’s or advanced degree
• Must possess or be eligible to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI Security Clearance
• Valid driver’s license

Conditions

• Ability to work the following 12 hour shift:
• Night shift: (6PM - 6AM)
• Day shift: (6PM - 6AM)
• Availability to work any schedule needed, to include: nights, overtime, weekends and rotating shifts

Main duties

• Maintain proficiency/awareness of static guard post duties
• Plan and execute security support for SpaceX operations
• Plan and conduct advanced security training for all security officers
• Conduct advanced research and analysis in support of SpaceX security missions
• Mentor other security members to identify and report suspicious behavior to the operations center

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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 (334 listings, 48 employers). This listing does not publish pay to compare.
• Across SpaceX's 2,896 open listings, 59% of those with a posting date were first posted more than 60 days ago. How SpaceX hires

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