VAST Data
Site Lead, Protect
Mojave, California, United States · Contract
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About the role
- Next, Haven-1 is expected to become the world's first commercial space station when it launches in 2027, followed by additional Haven modules.
- Additionally, the company recently announced Vast Satellite, a high-power satellite product line leveraging its space station components and the heritage of Haven Demo.
- This will be a full-time, non-exempt position located in our Mojave location.
Responsibilities
- Act as on-scene lead during security incidents, safety events, and emergencies, coordinating officer response and liaising with local law enforcement, fire, and EMS as needed
- Coordinate security support with other departments for special events, launches of operational activity, and high-visibility visits
Requirements
- Valid California BSIS Guard Card or ability to obtain before employment
- Four or more years of experience in security operations, preferably in an industrial, aerospace, or manufacturing environment
- Must be available to work all required shifts, including overtime, weekends, and holidays, based on operational needs
- Ability to stand, walk, and conduct patrols for extended periods across various terrains
- Must be able to work in various climate conditions, including heat, wind, and cold
Nice to have
- Preferred Skills & Experience:
Skills
- Experience leading incident response and coordinating with outside emergency services
- Prior BSIS or equivalent security training, such as de-escalation tactics, report writing, or defensive tactics
- Working knowledge of access control, visitor management, and CCTV systems
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to review and produce clear, concise incident reports
- Sound judgment and the ability to make decisions independently under pressure
- Strong customer service skills with a professional and courteous demeanor
Compensation
- We calibrate level and compensation to the selected candidate's experience and demonstrated capability.
- Base salary will vary depending on job-related knowledge, education, skills, experience, business needs, and market demand.
- Salary is just one component of our comprehensive compensation package.
Benefits
- Base salary will vary depending on job-related knowledge, education, skills, experience, business needs, and market demand.
- Lead shift operations, including post assignments, patrol schedules, breaks, and coverage adjustments, to ensure all security functions are staffed and executed
- Perform Security Officer duties as needed to maintain coverage, and perform additional duties as assigned to support the overall security mission
Equal opportunity
- Vast is an Equal Opportunity Employer
- employment with Vast 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.
- Vast is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Vast 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.
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