Also called: Range Security Officer, Sea Surveillance Spotter
Clears boats, people, and aircraft out of danger zones before a launch.
You patrol beaches and back roads in the hours before launch, radio in a fishing boat that drifted into the hazard area, and keep spectators at a safe distance.
Approximate: anchored on Bureau of Labor Statistics data for a broader job group.
High school diploma, about 0 years after high school. High school diploma plus security training; military/law enforcement background helps.
Ways in: On-the-job training, Military, Certification. Training cost: Get paid while you train.
Growing about average (about 3% over 10 years).
Low risk in 5 years, medium in 10. Drones and radar help spot boats and planes in danger zones; patrols and clearing people still need humans.
Age 18+. One way to start: Apply to security contractors at spaceports; they help you get the state guard license First: State security guard license (short course and background check)
Classes: Physical education, Government or civics, Earth science, Driver's education.
Official data: O*NET occupation 33-9032.
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