The Security Police Officer provides first response to emergencies; enforcing federal law and assimilated state law; conducting mobile patrols, inspections and searches; conducting traffic enforcement and traffic investigations; initiating an arrest and transporting persons; perform protective service work such as guarding NASA owned or leased buildings and property; protecting NASA equipment and material; controlling access to NASA installations by employees, visitors, and residents; and other duties as assigned. The SPO is armed with a side arm, shotgun, or other weapons as required.  

• Will participate in Guard Mount, receive assigned post, and copy any extra instructions.  
• Will carry out general and special orders for post assigned.  
• Will communicate via radio, telephone and orally according to orders.  
• Required to interact and escort as required with public and government personnel.  
• Will provide access control, traffic control and conduct walking and motorized armed security functions.  
• Will be responsible for cleanliness of uniform and equipment assigned.  
• Will follow applicable standard operating procedures and NASA regulations pertaining to security of weapons, buildings, personnel, NASA property and equipment.  
• Will conduct personnel, vehicular, building, & facility checks and package & parcel inspections.  
• Must be able to work flexible hours to include weekends and holidays if needed.  
• As a critical position will be required to report and remain available for emergency duty in expectation of a hurricane, other disaster, or declared emergency.  
• Other duties as assigned 

• Must be at least 21 years of age.  
• Preferred 1 year military or law enforcement experience  
• Possession of a Diploma or certificate as a graduate of a Federal, State, or local law enforcement agency; or military services recognized basic law enforcement or physical security training academy preferred, but not required.  
• Must be able to possess and maintain a valid driver’s license.  
• Must be able to obtain a DoD security clearance, but not required to start.  
• Must be able to meet drug testing and alcohol – free workforce requirements to include random drug and/or alcohol testing.