Security Officer, Kennedy Space Center

Delaware North Parks and Resorts is hiring full-time and part-time Security Officers to join our team at Kennedy Space Center in Merritt Island, Florida. As a Security Officer, you will maintain a safe and secure environment for our guests and team members. If you enjoy working with people from diverse backgrounds, like a fast-paced job, and seek hands-on learning, our team invites you to apply today. 

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. 

• Health, dental, and vision insurance*
• 401k 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
• Referral bonus – earn $200 for each eligible referral
• 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

The Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex is the visitor center at NASA's Kennedy Space Center in Florida. We offer our team members discounted meals, wellness rewards programs, and a 4-week on-the-job training program. Friends and family perks include up to 12 complimentary tickets with 4 parking passes per year to share. Additionally, team members receive 5 visits per year with up to 3 guests for visits at discounted rates to other popular Florida attractions.

• 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 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.

• 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.

• 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.