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**Security Officer, Kennedy Space Center

Qualifications:

• A current Florida Security D license required.
• Qualify for and receive a One NASA PIV Badge within 90 days of employment.
• 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 clean driving record 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.
• 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.
• Hear and respond to the spoken voice and to audible alarms generated by screening equipment in an active checkpoint environment.
• Manipulate and handle baggage, containers, and other objects subject to security processing.
• Dexterity and conduct hand-held metal detector and pat down search procedures over an individual's entire body.

Physical Requirements:

• Regularly lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
• Regularly drag 150 lbs. at least 50 feet.
• Walk to/from post and respond to call for service on foot in various outdoor climates.
• Pre-employment and/or periodic physical examination, complete the essential functions of the job with/without reasonable accommodation.
• The job is physical in nature

Location: Merritt Island, Florida Category: Safety and Security Job Id 28434 Full Time or Part Time

Responsibilities:

• 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.
• Conduct vehicle/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.

Shift Details:

• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Overnight
• Holidays
• Weekends

Pay:

• $15.77 - $15.77 / hour

Perks at Kennedy Space Center: 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.

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