Security Specialist II (Evening Shift)

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At Blue Origin, we envision millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth. We’re 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 experts, you will push the boundaries of what’s possible in security management for various spaceflight systems. You will share in the team’s impact on all aspects of security operations – physical security, threat management and investigations. This position will have matrix reporting to the Regional Security Manager and directly impact the history of space exploration and will require your dedicated commitment and detailed attention towards safe and repeatable spaceflight.

• Available for afterhours Physical Security escalations.
• Support the conduct of Security Risk Assessments as needed.
• Security technology integration - CCTV, Access Control, alarms and all other associated security technology.
• External Security vendor administration.
• Guard force operation administration.
• Support Workplace Violence Prevention and Response, Active Shooter and High Risk Termination Programs.
• Support Employee Security Awareness Program  
• Support administration of Department of Homeland Security – Chemical Facility Anti-Terrorism Standards (CFATS) as needed.
• Support Executive/VIP Protection programs.
• Support Critical Incident events.
• Support Investigations – internal employee misconduct, criminal and threats matters.
• Support Launch Operations and Convoy Movements as required.
• Liaison with Federal, State, and Local law enforcement authorities.

• Passion for our mission: Millions of people living and working in space for the benefit of Earth!
• Associate’s Degree.
• 3+ years of Government, Law Enforcement and/or Corporate Security experience.
• 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.
• Ability to obtain a U.S. government Top Secret security clearance.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

• Other qualifications that are desire, but not required:
• Current ASIS - Certified Protection Professional (CPP) in security management, or Physical Security Professional (PSP)
• Bachelor’s degree in business, administration or related field.
• Experience with SAP, Personnel Security, OPSEC, COMSEC, INFOSEC.

Don’t 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 you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t 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.