Watch Commander

Chenega MIOS • $120K *
Mountain View, CA 94040In-Person
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Must be at least 21 years old with a high school diploma or equivalent.
  • 6+ years of law enforcement supervisory experience or 2 years as a NASA Security Police Officer.
  • Valid driver’s license required; must obtain NASA FAA certification.
  • Completion of NASA, POST, ICS/NIMS, and First Aid/CPR (or BLS) training required.
  • Ability to obtain Secret Clearance and pass extensive background checks. wood drug screening, physical evaluations.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage all security operations effectively, including emergency response and mobile patrols.
  • Supervise and schedule security staff, ensuring readiness for normal and special events.
  • Act as the senior security officer on duty after hours and take charge during emergencies.
  • Monitor communications and allocate resources in response to incidents or threats.
  • Ensure compliance with all relevant policies, procedures, and regulations.
  • Review security reports and maintain operational situational awareness.
  • Fulfill additional duties as required.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work at NASA's prestigious research center.
  • Engagement in critical security operations supporting national space exploration.
  • Professional development with required training and certifications.
  • Team leadership in a high-stakes environment.
  • Potential for career advancement within a reputable organization.
Full Job Description
Overview

Join Chenega & NASA as a Watch Commander at NASA Ames Research Center in Mountain View, CA, leading security operations, emergency response, and personnel supervision in support of one of NASA’s premier research facilities. This leadership role serves as the senior on-duty security representative, ensuring site safety, regulatory compliance, and mission readiness.

Responsibilities
  • Lead and coordinate all security operations, including emergency response, mobile patrols, access control, inspections, crowd management, and contingency post activities.
  • Supervise, schedule, and manage security personnel, ensuring adequate staffing, qualifications, and operational readiness for routine and special events.
  • Serve as the senior on-duty security representative during non-duty hours and act as Incident Commander during security-related emergencies when required.
  • Monitor security communications and deploy resources effectively in response to incidents, threats, or operational needs.
  • Ensure compliance with federal, state, local, NASA, contract, union, and company policies, procedures, and regulations.
  • Review security reports, coordinate shift turnover communications, and maintain situational awareness of all site operations and security activities.
  • Other duties as assigned
Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications: 

  • Must be at least 21 years of age with a high school diploma or equivalent.
  • Minimum of six (6) years of law enforcement supervisory experience or two (2) years as a NASA Security Police Officer (SPO).
  • Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and be able to obtain and maintain NASA Federal Arrest Authority (FAA) certification.
  • Must successfully complete required NASA, POST, ICS/NIMS, and First Aid/CPR (or BLS) certifications and training requirements.
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance, pass background investigations, drug screening, psychological evaluations, and meet all NASA physical qualification standards.
  • Successfully pass background and drug screening

 

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Associate’s degree in a related field.
  • Honorably discharged military veteran (if applicable).
  • Experience with the Federal Law Enforcement Training Accreditation (FLETA) process.
Estimated Salary/WageUSD $120,000.00/Yr.

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