Security Guard I - Night Shift

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!  

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We are a diverse team of collaborators, doers, and problem-solvers who are relentlessly committed to a culture of safety. Join us in lowering the cost of access to space and enabling Blue Origin’s vision of millions of people living and working in space to benefit Earth.

As part of a small, hardworking, and accomplished team, you will be responsible for ensuring and maintaining security at the Blue Origin Testing Facility within the Marshal Space Flight Center on Redstone Arsenal. This will include access control, supporting test operations, and emergency situation response.

This position will directly impact the history of space exploration and will require your dedicated commitment and detailed attention towards safe and repeatable human spaceflight.

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!

Shift Information:

• 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

Responsibilities:

• Perform responsibilities as identified by Security Management and Security Guard Lead in the conduct of guard posts, i.e. control access to the site via Visitor Management System, respond to inquires 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.
• Facilitate site security practices for rocket engine test operations
• Understand and comply with Blue Origin badging policies in order to properly categorize and appropriately issue visitor badges as required
• Respond to emergency situations (fire/medical/suspicious person/etc.)
• Execute roving patrols as assigned
• Must be willing and able to work flexible schedule, to include nights, overtime, weekends and rotating

Qualifications:

• Possess a high school diploma or equivalent
• Possess or be eligible for a valid state security officer license
• Possess a valid driver’s license
• Ability to work alone
• Ability and willingness to occasionally stand in a static position for extended periods
• Display exceptional 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
• Tolerant of heights, loud noises, and near-by on site complex and hazardous operations
• 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.
• Must be able to meet requirements to be an employee on Marshall Space Flight Center within the Redstone Arsenal

Desired:

• Associate’s 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
• Impeccable character/integrity
• Training on and ability to de-escalate disputes and/or conflict(s)

Culture Statement

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.