Sr. Security Officer Protective Operations

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Long Beach, CA, USA
In-Office
28-42 Annually
Senior level
Aerospace • Hardware • Robotics • Software • Manufacturing
Building reusable rockets to empower science and exploration.
The Role
Protect personnel, facilities, infrastructure, intellectual property, and operational assets. Enforce access-control and restricted-area procedures, monitor physical security systems, respond to alarms and emergencies, direct initial incident response, identify security risks, and support investigations through video review, evidence preservation, and fact gathering. Provide operational guidance and mentorship while working assigned shifts, including nights, weekends, holidays, overtime, and emergency call-ins.
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At Relativity Space, we’re building rockets to serve today’s needs and tomorrow’s breakthroughs. Our Terran R vehicle will deliver customer payloads to orbit, meeting the growing demand for launch capacity. But that’s just the start. Achieving commercial success with Terran R will unlock new opportunities to advance science, exploration, and innovation, pioneering progress that reaches beyond the known.

Joining Relativity means becoming part of something where autonomy, ownership, and impact exist at every level. Here, you're not just executing tasks; you're solving problems that haven’t been solved before, helping develop a rocket, a factory, and a business from the ground up. Whether you’re in propulsion, manufacturing, software, avionics, or a corporate function, you’ll collaborate across teams, shape decisions, and see your work come to life in record time. Relativity is a place where creativity and technical rigor go hand in hand, and your voice will help define the stories we’re writing together. Now is a unique moment in time where it’s early enough to leave your mark on the product, the process, and the culture, but far enough along that Terran R is tangible and picking up momentum. The most meaningful work of your career is waiting. Join us.

About the Team: 

The Relativity Space Protective Operations team is charged with protecting the company’s personnel, property, and operations.  Our team will perform and support a multitude of security-centric tasks both in the traditional and ‘non-standard’ realm given the unique mission of our company.  Our team will leverage relationships with internal and external partners to establish and maintain the most effective protective posture to help ensure the future success of Relativity Space. 

About the Role: This is a second shift position from 2pm-10pm or 3pm-11pm

  • Protect personnel, facilities, critical infrastructure, intellectual property, controlled information, and operational assets.
  • Enforce company policies, restricted-area requirements, post orders, and access-control procedures.
  • Respond to alarms, suspicious activity, unauthorized access, medical emergencies, workplace disturbances, and other incidents.
  • Assess incidents, take appropriate action, and provide initial operational direction until security leadership assumes control.
  • Monitor CCTV, access-control, intrusion-detection, alarm, and other physical security systems. 
  • Identify operational gaps, security risks, and recurring deficiencies and escalate them through the appropriate chain of command.
  • Assist with investigations, video reviews, evidence preservation, and fact gathering.

About You:

  • Five or more years of relevant experience in physical security, corporate security, military service, law enforcement, emergency response, or a related field.
  • Experience in a Senior Officer, Lead Officer, Field Training Officer, or comparable operational security role.
  • Knowledge of patrol operations, access control, CCTV monitoring, alarm response, incident reporting, and emergency procedures.
  • Demonstrated ability to respond effectively to emergencies and make sound decisions under pressure.
  • Strong written, verbal, interpersonal, and conflict-de-escalation skills. 
  • Ability to provide guidance and mentorship without relying on formal supervisory authority.
  • Ability to prepare clear, accurate, and professional reports.
  • Valid driver’s license and ability to operate company vehicles when required.
  • Ability to successfully complete applicable background checks, screenings, training, and certification requirements.
  • Availability to work assigned shifts, including nights, weekends, holidays, overtime, and emergency call-ins.

Nice to haves but not required:  

  • Experience within aerospace, defense, manufacturing, testing, launch operations, critical infrastructure, or another high-risk environment.
  • Familiarity with ITAR, CUI, export controls, and restricted-access requirements.
  • Experience with Avigilon, LenelS2, or comparable security platforms. 
  • Current CPR, AED, First Aid, or Basic Life Support certification. 
  • Experience supporting investigations, emergency management, workplace-violence response, or business-continuity activities.

At Relativity Space, we are committed to transparency and fairness in our compensation practices. Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors.
Compensation is only one part of our total rewards package. Relativity Space offers competitive salary and equity, a generous PTO and sick leave policy, parental leave, an annual learning and development stipend, and more! To see some of the benefits & perks we offer, please visit here.

Hiring Range:
$28$42 USD

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

If you need a reasonable accommodation, please contact us at [email protected].

Please note: Relativity Space does not accept unsolicited resumes, candidate profiles, or referrals from recruitment agencies or search firms. Any unsolicited submission - via email, our website, social media, or directly to an employee - will be deemed the property of Relativity Space, and no fee will be owed absent a current, fully executed agreement with Talent Acquisition that specifically authorizes submissions for the applicable role.

Skills Required

  • Five or more years of relevant experience in physical security, corporate security, military service, law enforcement, emergency response, or a related field
  • Experience in a Senior Officer, Lead Officer, Field Training Officer, or comparable operational security role
  • Knowledge of patrol operations, access control, CCTV monitoring, alarm response, incident reporting, and emergency procedures
  • Ability to respond effectively to emergencies and make sound decisions under pressure
  • Strong written, verbal, interpersonal, and conflict-de-escalation skills
  • Ability to provide guidance and mentorship without formal supervisory authority
  • Ability to prepare clear, accurate, and professional reports
  • Valid driver's license and ability to operate company vehicles when required
  • Ability to successfully complete applicable background checks, screenings, training, and certification requirements
  • Availability to work assigned shifts, including nights, weekends, holidays, overtime, and emergency call-ins
  • Experience within aerospace, defense, manufacturing, testing, launch operations, critical infrastructure, or another high-risk environment
  • Familiarity with ITAR, CUI, export controls, and restricted-access requirements
  • Experience with Avigilon, LenelS2, or comparable security platforms
  • Current CPR, AED, First Aid, or Basic Life Support certification
  • Experience supporting investigations, emergency management, workplace-violence response, or business-continuity activities

Relativity Space Compensation & Benefits Highlights

  • Healthcare Strength The company lists comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with company‑funded HSA contributions, mental‑health resources, and access to One Medical. These offerings are complemented by an Employee Assistance Program and related wellness support.
  • Parental & Family Support Parental leave is presented as generous and paired with a $10,000 family‑building stipend for fertility, adoption, and related needs. Additional supports include adoption assistance, a return‑to‑work program, and an onsite Mother’s Room.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth Time off includes 15 PTO days per year, sick‑time accruals, 11 company holidays, and 2 personal‑choice holidays. This structured mix provides predictable time away across vacation, sick leave, and holidays.

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The Company
HQ: Long Beach, CA
2,200 Employees
Year Founded: 2016

What We Do

Relativity Space is on a mission to better connect humanity to space and the universe beyond our planet. Our medium-to-heavy lift reusable rocket, Terran R, will deliver customer payloads to orbit, meeting the growing demand for launch capacity. But that’s just the start. Achieving commercial success with Terran R will unlock new opportunities to advance science, exploration, and innovation, pioneering progress that reaches beyond the known.

Why Work With Us

Joining Relativity means becoming part of something where autonomy, ownership, and impact exist at every level. Here, you're not just executing tasks; you're solving problems that haven’t been solved before, helping develop a rocket, a factory, and a business from the ground up.

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At Relativity Space, we are an office-first company. We believe our best work happens in person—where collaboration is faster, problem-solving is sharper, and ideas flow more freely.

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