Security Officer
Application close date:
Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the requisition is closed.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 hardworking team of versatile specialists, technicians, and engineers (use as appropriate), you will guard and supervise company grounds to prevent theft, violence, or other loss of company property. Tours premises, monitors grounds via surveillance equipment and via guard stations. Greets and directs visitors, provides temporary visitor IDs, and maintains a visitor’s log. Responds to security breaches and prepares and files reports describing incidents, accidents, or intruders. This role does not involve carrying a firearm while on duty.
We are looking for someone to apply their technical expertise, leadership skills, and commitment to quality to positively impact safe human spaceflight. Passion for our mission and vision is required!
Day Shift / Night Shift
12 hour, 2 week rotation shifts: Mon, Tues, Fri, Sat 6am– 6pm / Sun, Wed, Thurs 6am- 6pm OR 12 hour, 2 week rotation shifts: Mon, Tues, Fri, Sat 6pm – 6am / Sun, Wed, Thurs 6pm- 6am
Every other weekend off
84 hour 2 week pay periods
- Perform responsibilities as identified by Security Management and Security Officer Lead as related to guard posts, i.e., control access to the site via Visitor Management System, respond to inquiries and issues at guard posts, understand and execute all post orders assigned to guard position.
- Support special events, emergent activities and ad hoc assignments as identified and assigned by Security Management.
- Understand and align with Blue Origin badging policies to properly categorize and appropriately issue visitor badges as required.
- Respond to emergency situations (fire/medical/suspicious person/etc.)
- Implement roving patrols as assigned.
- Must be willing and able to work flexible schedule, to include nights, overtime, weekends and rotating.
- Possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
- Possess a valid driver’s license.
- Ability and willingness to occasionally stand in a static position for extended periods.
- Display outstanding customer service and communication skills.
- Work in various environments such as cold weather, rain/snow or heat
- Climb stairs, ramps, or ladders occasionally during shift.
- Stand or walk on various surfaces for long periods of time.
- Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion.
- 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.
- Associate degree
- 2+ years’ experience in military, law enforcement, overseas security contracting, or corporate security
- Aptitude for critical incident handling
- CPR/First Aid certification
- Computer based proficiency with Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
- Extensive team-oriented experience
- Outstanding character/integrity
- Ability to de-escalate disputes and/or conflict(s)
- Excellent time management skills
Base Pay Range for:
WA applicants is $21.03 - $29.44Don’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.
Description
- Possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
- Possess a valid driver’s license.
- Ability and willingness to occasionally stand in a static position for extended periods.
- Display outstanding customer service and communication skills.
- Work in various environments such as cold weather, rain/snow or heat
- Climb stairs, ramps, or ladders occasionally during shift.
- Stand or walk on various surfaces for long periods of time.
- Ability to earn trust, maintain positive and professional relationships, and contribute to a culture of inclusion.
- 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.
- Where is this Security Officer role based?
- The role is based in Greater Seattle Area.
- What experience does Blue Origin expect for this role?
- The posting is tagged as a lead-level role, typically 7+ years of experience. Check the requirements section for specifics.
- How was this posting sourced?
- This role was pulled directly from Blue Origin's Workday careers site. Apply links open in the employer's own ATS — no reposts or aggregator middleware.
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