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$72,660 – $138,810
Listed on Stoke Space’s own careers site. You apply with them directly — we never stand between you and the employer.
What this role is
Lead physical security operations for a rocket launch company's Washington state facilities, managing access control systems, contracted security personnel, and emergency response coordination while supporting growing government contracts and classified programs. This role suits experienced security professionals with a background in military, law enforcement, or industrial security who can build comprehensive security programs from the ground up in a fast-paced, mission-critical environment.
Our summary, not Stoke Space’s wording. The full posting is on their site.
What they ask for
Required
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
- 5+ years in physical security, law enforcement, military security, industrial security, or related field
- 3+ years managing security personnel or programs
- Experience establishing physical security programs including strategy and infrastructure
- Contract guard force management experience
- Enterprise access control and video surveillance systems experience
- Strong incident management and investigation skills
- Valid state security officer license or eligibility to obtain
- Valid driver's license
- Routine ability to walk, patrol, and inspect large industrial facilities including climbing stairs and ladders
- Ability to work in outdoor and industrial environments with varying weather and PPE requirements
- Ability to respond to security incidents on extended schedules including nights, weekends, and test operations
- Ability to hold and maintain Federal DBIDS including USSF background clearance
- Ability to hold and maintain TWIC card
- Willing to relocate to Kent, WA
- U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or protected individual for ITAR compliance
Nice to have
- Aerospace, defense, launch operations, manufacturing, critical infrastructure, or maritime experience
- National Industrial Security Program or federal security environment experience
- Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency interface experience
- Facility clearance and NISPOM industrial security requirements familiarity
- Federal or military environment experience
- Government customer and regulatory agency support experience
- Security certifications (PSP, CPP, ASIS, FEMA Incident Command)
- Secret or higher security clearance level