Security Operator

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Job description

SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars.

SECURITY OPERATOR  

The Security Operator provides the critical first impression of the organization and its security requirements for employees, customers, vendors, and guests at each of its facilities. SpaceX leadership depends on the professionalism and character of our Security Operators to welcome, assist, and act as a comprehensive source of SpaceX information, while ensuring the safety and security of its facilities and operations overall. 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for tracking special events and visits
• Provide high-quality customer service to employees, contractors, and visitors
• Ensure thorough knowledge and effective implementation of all access control, escort, and tour protocols and procedures for employees, customers, vendors, and guests at SpaceX facilities
• Coordinate with Security leadership and the SpaceX Protective Operations Center (SPOC) as necessary to:
• Initiate timely and effective notifications and response measures for incidents or emergencies
• Assist emergency response personnel dispatched to a SpaceX site
• Monitor site surveillance camera system
• Prepare clear and concise written incident reports
• Report maintenance, facility, and technology issues and alarms
• Build collaborative working relationships with other SpaceX departments or teams (including, but not limited to, Facilities, Human Resources, and Employee Health & Safety), SpaceX leadership, and—where applicable—with landlords and building owners, regarding day-to-day security operations, as well as special events or emergency situations
• Due to the various type and scope of operations performed and sites utilized at SpaceX, Security Operator responsibilities may vary at each campus in order to ensure the most effective and secure operations at all sites. This may include, but is not limited to: standing post, escort duty, tours, and various tasks as directed

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate
• 3+ years of experience working in a customer service or facility security-related capacity

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree
• Ability to navigate complex support needs, and build solid relationships with internal stakeholders
• Strong customer service and relationship/team-building skills
• Exceptional communication skills both oral and written
• Ability to de-escalate disputes and/or conflict(s)
• Prior military, law enforcement, or security-related experience
• Active First Aid/CPR/AED certifications
• Experience with Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Availability to work any schedule needed, including, but not limited to: overtime, nights, weekends and rotating schedules
• Position is subject to pre-employment drug and random drug and alcohol testing
• Ability to occasionally stand in a static position for extended periods
• Valid driver’s license
• Possess or be eligible for a valid state security officer license

ITAR REQUIREMENTS:

• To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.  

SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

Applicants wishing to view a copy of SpaceX’s Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should reach out to EEOCompliance@spacex.com. 

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How College Station compares. Among the 120 largest places in Texas, College Station is #31 by population, #119 for homeownership (#1 = highest), #116 for household income (#1 = highest), #5 for long commutes (#1 = fewest). Its county, Brazos County, is #128 of 254 counties for average pay ($54,374).

The place in numbers

College Station has 124,570 residents (ACS 2020–2024), about 0.4% of the population of Texas. It covers 51 square miles of land, which works out to roughly 2,435 people per square mile. The median age is 22.9, 36% younger than the state median (22.9 against 35.6).

Housing

The median gross rent is $1,194 a month (rent plus utilities), 15% below the state median ($1,194 against $1,403). Over a year that is 28.1% of the median household income. US housing guidance treats housing as affordable when it takes 30% of income or less, so the typical household is under that line. The median home value is $346,700, which is 6.8 times the median household income ($50,900); a ratio above 5 usually means buying is out of reach without savings or a second income. 35.4% of households own their home, 43% below the state average (35.4% against 62.6%). A low ownership share points to a rental-heavy market with more apartments and shorter stays.

Work and pay

The College Station-Bryan, TX metropolitan area has 134,040 jobs in the BLS wage survey, and the median pay across all occupations is $44,470 a year, 13% below the national median ($44,470 against $50,980). The biggest occupation groups are office and administrative support (19,490 jobs, median $36,490); educational instruction and library (18,410 jobs, median $60,770); food preparation and serving related (16,160 jobs, median $28,330). The area is most specialised in educational instruction and library (2.4 times) and food preparation and serving related (1.4 times), where the share of workers is well above the national share. The best-paying groups with at least 5,000 jobs are management ($96,570) and healthcare practitioners and technical ($77,400). In 2026M09 the unemployment rate of Brazos County was 3.5%. 60.9% of residents aged 16 and over are in the labour force. The city lies in Brazos County; its jobs, pay by industry and GDP are on the county page.

Getting around

Among workers, 69.5% drive alone, 2.8% use public transit, 4.0% walk, 12.2% work from home. 5.0% of workers commute 45 minutes or more, 71% below the state average (5.0% against 16.9%).

People and education

56.5% of adults aged 25 and over hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 67% above the state share (56.5% against 33.8%). 12.8% of residents were born outside the United States, 27% below the state share (12.8% against 17.6%). The poverty rate is 29.2%, 112% above the state rate (29.2% against 13.8%).

Climate

The warmest month is Aug, averaging 86°F (29.8°C), and the coolest is Jan at 49°F (9.3°C). About 1,069 mm (42 inches) of precipitation falls in a year; May is the wettest month (119 mm) and Feb the driest (66 mm). These values come from NASA satellite-based climatology on a grid of about 50 km, so they describe the wider area, not a weather station in the city.

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Median rent in College Station is $1,194 a month and median household income $50,900 (ACS 2020–2024).

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• City and county figures: Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024, BEA, BLS QCEW and LAUS, NASA POWER climatology; distances from Census Gazetteer coordinates.

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