NASA is looking for someone to be Earth's "planetary protection officer." The job title, with security clearance of "secret," is something straight out of the 1997 sci-fi comedy classic "Men in Black." In fact, the current planetary protection officer, Catharine Conley, says that on her first day, she was issued a pair of "dark Ray-Ban sunglasses." While it's unclear whether the new officer will be replacing Conley or joining her team, the job description is out of this world. The officer's main responsibility is to ensure humans don't contaminate space, and in turn, that extraterrestrial contaminants and organisms, if they exist, don't contaminate Earth.

In this film image, Tommy Lee Jones, left, and Will Smith are shown in a scene from "Men in Black II." Photo by Columbia Pictures/Getty Images

The officer would be part of NASA's Office of Planetary Protection, which, among other things, works "to avoid contamination that would obscure our ability to find life elsewhere — if it exists; and to ensure that we take prudent precautions to protect Earth's biosphere in case it does." And the job pays well. Compensation is between $124,406 and $187,000, according to the job description. But space enthusiasts, don't submit your resume just yet. As Newsweek reports, the qualifications are pretty specific. To be considered, you have to hold a bachelor's degree, and preferably an advanced degree, in one of the following areas: Engineering, physical science or mathematics. Candidates must also have completed "24 semester hours in physical science and/or related engineering science such as mechanics, dynamics, properties of materials or electronics."