This role is at Spirit AeroSystems, Inc. a wholly owned subsidiary of The Boeing Company, supporting Spirit's Commercial Business Units ("Spirit Commercial"). Spirit Commercial designs and builds commercial aerostructures for Boeing Commercial Airplanes, one of Boeing's three business units and the premier manufacturer of commercial jetliners for decades. Spirit Commercial's core products include fuselages, pylons, nacelles and wing components, with a focus on innovative composite and aluminum manufacturing solutions.
Position Responsibilities:
- Manages, mentors, and trains a growing team of uniformed security professionals responsible for physical security services that affect all staff levels and departments, visitors, and vendors.
- Works cross-functionally with other managers, security personnel, human resources, legal, finance, and external law enforcement to ensure consistent application of safety policies and procedures throughout all shifts.
- Develops, administers, and provides physical security services for the purpose of safeguarding people, the environment, property, and information, consistent with company or government requirements.
- Responsible for access control, patrol, emergency communication and response, and traffic and parking enforcement.
- Assists in the investigations of reported incidents.
- Controls access to company facilities; issues access cards; arranges visitor escorts; controls removal of company property; patrols property and classified areas; responds to alarms and emergencies and directs evacuations; resolves conflicts; issues security citations; identifies potentially hazardous situations; and prepares reports.
- Plans and provides protection for important visitors and special functions.
- Ensures compliance with written policies and procedures in all phases of company operations.
- Interfaces with government agencies, local and federal law enforcement, and with security and fire protection management, company management and employees, customers, vendors, and suppliers to ensure understanding of and compliance with company rules and regulations.
Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):
- 5 or more years of managing, leading, or supervising physical security professionals.
- Competency with the Microsoft Office Suite.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- The ability to build successful relationships with a diverse community of internal staff and external contacts, including executive leadership.
- Must be able and willing to work any shift, as well as irregular hours, weekends, holidays, and evenings.
Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):
- Professional experience in Law Enforcement, Military, or Security.
- Enough relevant experience to quickly master and manage the processes, policies, and activities required to ensure safety and fulfill company and government regulations.
- Ability to obtain a U.S. Secret Security Clearance (for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship)
Drug Free Workplace:
We are a Drug Free Workplace where post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria are met as outlined in our policies.
Pay & Benefits:
We strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage and retain the top talent. Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.
We also provide eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work.
The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.
Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.
Summary Pay Range: $71,700 - $109,950
Kansas Tax Credit: Join Spirit AeroSystems' Kansas team and you may be eligible for a $5,000 state of Kansas Aviation tax credit for up to five years. Click here for more information on the tax credit.
Export Control Requirements:
Export Control Requirements: This position must meet export control compliance requirements. To meet export control compliance requirements, a "U.S. Person" as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.15 is required. "U.S. Person" includes U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
Skills Required
- 5 or more years of managing, leading, or supervising physical security professionals.
- Competency with the Microsoft Office Suite.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to build successful relationships with a diverse community of internal staff and external contacts, including executive leadership.
- Must be able and willing to work any shift, as well as irregular hours, weekends, holidays, and evenings.
- Position must meet export control compliance requirements; must be a U.S. Person as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.15.
- Professional experience in Law Enforcement, Military, or Security.
- Enough relevant experience to quickly master and manage required processes, policies, and activities.
- Ability to obtain a U.S. Secret Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship required by government).
Boeing Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Retirement Support — For most U.S. nonunion roles, the company matches 401(k) contributions with immediate vesting, and a student‑loan feature counts eligible payments toward earning the company match. Some union agreements also include robust retirement terms, combining a match up to a set percentage with an additional company contribution.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave is provided at full pay for birth, adoption, surrogacy, or foster placement, alongside adoption and surrogacy assistance. Family resources such as specialized health programs and backup child and elder care are available.
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Healthcare Strength — Coverage spans medical, dental, and vision plus mental‑health and specialty clinical programs (e.g., cancer support and centers of excellence), with many benefits beginning soon after hire. Virtual care, coaching, and access to licensed therapists are included.
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