or apply directly on Vast's site. We never take the application ourselves.
Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 30 days Vast's roles stay open a median of 45 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- No 35% of Vast's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Vast
- low 0 stale, 5 reposted of 202 open
- Hiring momentum
- 259 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-09-17
Measured from postings appearing on and disappearing from Vast's own greenhouse board since 2026-08-03. Full hiring picture for Vast.
About this role
The Security Officer II at Vast is responsible for supporting daily security operations with a focus on advanced access control, incident response, and facility monitoring. This role involves verifying identities, conducting patrols, responding to incidents, and providing guidance to less experienced officers. The position requires excellent situational awareness and communication skills to maintain a secure environment while supporting the company's mission in developing space infrastructure.
- benefits
- 5/5
- freshness
- 4/5
- career value
- 3/5
- role clarity
- 4/5
- pay transparency
- 0/5
Scored from the posting itself — how clearly the role is described, how much it says about pay and benefits, and how recently it was listed. Not a judgement of Vast as an employer.
What you need
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Valid California BSIS Guard Card (or ability to obtain prior to employment)
- Five or more years of experience in security operations, preferably in aerospace, industrial, or similarly technical environments
- Proven proficiency in incident response, report writing, and enforcing security standards with limited supervision
Nice to have
- Strong customer service and communication skills with a professional, confident demeanor
- Experience assisting or guiding less-experienced officers
- Training or certifications in areas such as de-escalation, emergency response, defensive tactics, or advanced report writing
- Ability to work independently while maintaining alignment with procedures and expectations
What you get
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents
- Generous paid time off; up to 20+ days of vacation for exempt staff and up to 10+ days for non-exempt staff with the ability to cash-out unused vacation annually
- Paid parental leave
- Short and long-term disability insurance
- Life insurance
- Access to a 401(k) retirement plan
Worth weighing
- No specific mention of career advancement opportunities
- Shift hours may require flexibility including overtime, weekends, and holidays
- Role involves physical demands such as standing and walking for extended periods in varied climates
Summarised from Vast's posting. Read the full original.
Listed by Vast on their greenhouse job board, last confirmed open on 2026-09-17. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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