Security Officer, California

Overview:
Step into a mission that matters. Chenega Security is seeking highly trained and motivated Security Officers to join our elite team at NASA Ames Research Center in California. This is more than a security job—it's a chance to serve on the front lines of innovation, protecting the people, property, and research that shape the future of space exploration and science.

 

What You’ll Do:

Serve as first responder to emergencies and incidents on-site

Enforce federal and assimilated state laws

Conduct mobile patrols, traffic enforcement, and investigations

Perform arrests and transport individuals as needed

Guard NASA buildings, equipment, and materials

Control access for employees, visitors, and residents

Operate with assigned weapons as required

Carry out other protective service duties as assigned

If you're mission-ready, disciplined, and committed to excellence, this is your opportunity to protect the future—literally.

Responsibilities:
Policy & Safety Compliance: Adhere to all company personnel policies, safety procedures, and NASA security regulations while performing duties in a safe and professional manner.

Preparedness & Appearance: Report to work in proper uniform with all issued equipment; maintain cleanliness and readiness of both.

Post Duties & Orders: Attend Guard Mount, receive post assignments, review special instructions, and carry out general and special orders for assigned posts.

Communication: Operate radios, telephones, and engage in verbal communication as required by post duties and protocols.

Security Operations: Provide access and traffic control; conduct armed foot and vehicle patrols; perform inspections of personnel, vehicles, buildings, and packages.

Public & Personnel Interaction: Interact professionally with the public and government personnel; provide escort services as needed.

Use of Force: Be prepared to exercise appropriate levels of force, including deadly force, when authorized and necessary.

Emergency Readiness: Remain available for emergency duty during declared emergencies and work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays.

Equipment & Facility Checks: Conduct routine checks of facilities, buildings, and equipment to ensure security and compliance.

Additional Duties: Perform other responsibilities as assigned by supervisors.

 

Qualifications:
Education & Age: High school diploma or GED; must be at least 21 years old.

Experience: Preferred—minimum of 2 years of military or law enforcement experience, or 1 year as an armed security officer or NASA SPO. Honorable discharge required if applicable.

Certifications & Training:NASA Basic Training Standard (NBTS)

ICS-100, ICS-200, and IS-700 (prior to appointment)

ICS-300 (within 180 days of appointment)

First Aid/CPR or BLS certification (per contract requirements)

CLETS certification (if applicable)

Licensing & Clearance:Valid state driver’s license

Ability to obtain a DoD security clearance (not required to start)

Physical & Psychological Requirements:Pass Initial Physical Agility Test (IPAT)

Meet and maintain NASA physical certification standards

Complete MMPI-2 and Shipley psychological evaluations

Firearms Proficiency: Must qualify and maintain proficiency with a handgun and other assigned weapons.

Legal & Conduct Standards:No felony convictions or offenses under the Lautenberg Act

No history of illegal drug use, possession, sale, or manufacture

Must pass drug and alcohol screenings, including random testing

Language & Communication: Must read, write, speak, and understand English clearly; able to follow written and verbal instructions.

Employment Eligibility: Must verify identity and eligibility to work in the U.S. in compliance with federal law.

Teleworking Permitted?:
false

Estimated Salary/Wage:
USD $34.47/Hr.