Security Officer

Pay

$17.91 – $17.91 / hour

Information on our comprehensive benefits package can be found at https://careers.delawarenorth.com/whatweoffer.

What we offer

Embark on an extraordinary journey with a job at Kennedy Space Center, where every day allows you to share the excitement of space exploration with our guests. 

• Health, dental, and vision insurance*
• 401 (k) with company match*
• Paid vacation days and holidays*
• Paid parental bonding leave*
• Tuition or professional certification reimbursement*
• Weekly pay
• 12 complimentary tickets and 4 parking passes per year to share with friends and family
• Attraction share program with 5 visits per year, with up to 3 guests at discounted rates to popular Florida attractions
• Rewards and recognition program with cool gifts and merchandise
• Training and development with opportunities for internal mobility and growth, including the chance to work at our other locations nationwide

*Available for eligible team members, part-time team members must earn eligibility

What will you do?

• Control the various entry/exit locations throughout the DNPS controlled areas.
• Operate a walk-through metal detector, handheld metal detector and conduct hand searches of carry bags.
• Only allow authorized guests / crew-members through the control points and direct them to appropriate locations. 
• Control pedestrian and vehicle traffic /check decals as needed.
• Report all violations to the Security Supervisor or Security Management immediately.
• Operate company vehicle at the Visitor Complex property or operations.
• Foot patrol of all areas of the Visitor Complex property or operations.
• Respond to any incidents as needed, complete an investigation, collect witness statements, and follow up with a written report.

More about you

• A current Florida Security D license required.  
• Qualify for and receive a One NASA PIV Badge within 90 days of employment.
• Pass a background and security investigation, including a criminal records check.
• Possess a valid State of Florida Motor Vehicle Driver’s License (Class E or higher).
• Maintain a driving record acceptable by company motor vehicle insurance carrier standards.
• Demonstrates skill in dealing with guest complaints, using active listening skills to control difficult situations and maintain customer goodwill.
• Ability to work in fast-paced environment and available to work weekends, holidays, and special events.
• Have a general knowledge of two-way radio usage and associated codes.
• Be able to hear and respond to the spoken voice and to audible alarms generated by screening equipment in an active checkpoint environment.
• Be able efficiently and thoroughly to manipulate and handle baggage, containers, and other objects subject to security processing.
• Have sufficient dexterity and capability to thoroughly conduct hand-held metal detector and pat down search procedures over an individual’s entire body.

Physical requirements

• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
• Must be able to drag 150 lbs. at least 50 feet.
• Must be able to walk to/from post and respond to call for service on foot in various outdoor climates.
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment and/or periodic physical examination confirming the ability to complete the essential functions of the job with/without reasonable accommodation.
• Requires the ability to see, hear, walk, run, sit, squat, bend, reach and grasp objects throughout the shift in all weather conditions.

Shift details

Days
Overnight
Holidays
Weekends