Specialized Skills Officer

Vast is looking for a Specialized Skills Officer, reporting to the Manager, Security Operations, you will help to proactively protect our people, property, space stations, mission control, astronauts, and more.  This position is responsible for advanced security enforcement and facility protection, and we are looking for someone with extensive training, specialized skills, executive protection, and prior experience in law enforcement, military, or high-security environments. The Level III Officer operates as part of a team, ensuring the highest level of security for critical aerospace operations.

This will be a full-time, non-exempt position located at our Long Beach office.

Responsibilities: 

• Act as part of the Protect team to ensure all employees, visitors, customers, and guests have a safe visit and are treated well.
• Conduct security patrols and monitor high-value areas, ensuring strict adherence to facility security policies.
• Respond to security incidents, access breaches, or emergency situations, assisting in containment and resolution as directed.
• Support executive protection and asset security as assigned.
• Notify employees when guests or packages arrive.
• Regularly patrol campus interior and perimeter areas.
• Provide tactical support in evacuations and emergency response situations in coordination with company security teams and external responders.
• Maintain proficiency in defensive tactics and de-escalation techniques, participating in regular training exercises.
• Assist in security assessments, vulnerability checks, and incident investigations, working closely with security management and compliance teams.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local security regulations, including handling restricted materials and ensuring aerospace industry security standards are met.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Active LEOSA (HR218) credential (will ask for proof in screening interview).
• 8+ years of experience in military, law enforcement, or a similar tactical role.
• Proficiency in defensive tactics and conflict de-escalation (certifications in advanced tactical training preferred).
• Completion of a certified defensive driving or executive protection driving course (such as EVOC, VIP protection driving, or tactical vehicle operations).
• Strong working knowledge of industrial security procedures and emergency response protocols.
• Ability to operate effectively within a team, following established security procedures and chain of command.
• Must pass an extensive background check and company security training program.
• Excellent situational awareness, decision-making, and crisis management abilities.
• Current BSIS Guard Card
• High school diploma or equivalency certificate

Preferred Skills and Experience:

• Qualified Manager (QM) certification for BSIS PPO or ability to obtain certification.
• High level of customer service skills
• The ability to verbally de-escalate a situation 

Additional Qualifications: 

• Must be available to work all required shift hours, overtime, and weekends, to support critical mission milestones 
• Must be able to work in severe climate conditions: heat, wind, and cold

Compensation:

• Specialized Skills Officer: $35.53 - $51.11