Security Guard

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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As part of a hardworking team of specialists, technicians, and engineers, 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. Incumbents in this position do not carry a firearm while on duty.

Special Mentions

• Relocation provided
• Rotational schedule (8 days on, 6 days off); morning, swing, and night shift.

Van Horn Specific information

Being at the heart of Blue Origin operations, the West Texas Site in Van Horn, TX offers eligible employee’s additional attractive financial incentives to supplement their competitive base earnings, including a living allowance and relocation assistance. Eligibility for these additional benefits is based on the employee’s ability to permanently relocate to Van Horn, TX, or travel to Van Horn from another Blue location a minimum of 50% of the time.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Perform responsibilities as identified by Security Management and Security Officer 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.
• Understand and align 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.)
• Implement roving patrols as assigned
• Must be willing and able to work flexible schedule, to include nights, overtime, weekends and rotating

Minimum Qualifications:

• 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

Preferred Qualifications:

• 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
• Outstanding character/integrity
• Ability to de-escalate disputes and/or conflict(s)
• Excellent time management skills 

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.

Export Control Regulations

Applicants for employment at Blue Origin must be a U.S. citizen or national, U.S. permanent resident (i.e. current Green Card holder), or lawfully admitted into the U.S. as a refugee or granted asylum.

Background Check

• Required for all positions: Blue’s Standard Background Check

• Required for Certain Job Profiles:  Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) background check if at any time the role requires one to be on a military installation

• Required for Certain Job Profiles: Drivers who operate Commercial Motor Vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW), Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) or combination of pow