Vast
Aerospace
SecurityOfficerII
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“Security Officer II at Vast. Skills: Access control, Incident response, Security patrols. Verify identity and authorization for visitors. Handle escalated or unusual access matters”
Industry & Context.
Sound judgment
Weekday Nights: Monday - Friday: 11pm- 7:30am
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
High school diploma or equivalent, Valid California BSIS Guard Card, Five or more years of experience in security operations, Proven proficiency in incident response, Proven proficiency in report writing, Proven proficiency in enforcing security standards with limited supervision
Nice to Have
Experience in aerospace, Experience in industrial environments, Experience in similarly technical environments
What You'll Do.
Verify identity and authorization for visitors
Handle escalated or unusual access matters
Issue and manage visitor and temporary credentials
Ensure compliance with facility access procedures
Identify discrepancies or anomalies in access activity
Report discrepancies or anomalies
Conduct thorough patrols of buildings
Conduct thorough patrols of perimeter areas
Conduct thorough patrols of secure workspaces
Conduct thorough patrols of critical infrastructure
Identify potential risks
Identify unsafe conditions
Identify security gaps
Communicate risks to security leadership
Provide informal guidance to Security Officer personnel
Act as a primary responding officer to incidents
Act as a primary responding officer to alarms
Act as a primary responding officer to safety-related
Prepare detailed and clear incident reports
Assist in gathering initial information for follow-up review
Offer observations or recommendations for post-incident discussions
Escort high-risk personnel
Ensure compliance with security requirements
Assist with security needs for special events
Assist with security needs for operational activities
Assist with security needs for facility movements
Address security concerns with other departments
Support operational tasks
Serve as a resource for employees regarding security
Serve as a resource for visitors regarding security
Apply de-escalation skills in tense situations
Maintain organized daily logs
Maintain accurate daily logs
Maintain organized reports
Maintain accurate reports
Maintain organized security documentation
Maintain accurate security documentation
Carry out additional assignments
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Work with other departments
Communication Scope
Effective communication
Full Job Description
At Vast, our mission is to contribute to a future where billions of people are living and thriving in space. Vast is developing next-generation space stations to ensure a continuous human presence in space for America and its allies, enabling advanced microgravity research and manufacturing, and unlocking a new space economy for government, corporate, and private customers. Using an incremental, hardware-rich and low-cost approach, Vast is rapidly developing its multi-module Haven Station. Haven Demo’s 2025 success made Vast the only operational commercial space station company to fly and operate its own spacecraft. Next, Haven-1 is expected to become the world’s first commercial space station when it launches, followed by additional Haven modules to enable permanent human presence by 2030. Our team is all-in, committed to executing our mission safely and on time. If you want to work with the most talented people on Earth furthering space exploration for humanity, come join us. Vast is looking for a(n) Security Officer II, reporting to the Senior Supervisor, Protect to support the development of the systems that will be required for the design and build of human-rated space stations. This will be a full-time, non-exempt position located in our Long Beach location. The Security Officer II plays a vital role in maintaining a safe, secure, and professional environment at an aerospace facility. This position is responsible for access control, patrolling, incident reporting, and supporting security operations. Officers must demonstrate strong attention to detail, situational awareness, and customer service while enforcing security policies. We are currently hiring for the below schedules: Weekday Nights: Monday - Friday: 11pm- 7:30am Responsibilities: 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
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