Executive Protection Specialist

Snap Inc.•Los Angeles, CA

3d•$133,000 - $235,000•Onsite

About The Position

Snap Inc. is a technology company whose products and services include Snapchat, Specs Inc., Bitmoji, Saturn, and other digital services. The Executive Protection Specialist helps provide a safe environment for Snap’s team when traveling, hosting visitors, or attending events. Based at the company’s Los Angeles headquarters, the role emphasizes customer service, attention to detail, prioritization, and continuous learning. The specialist leads security for events, visiting VIPs, and other activities; assesses organizational and travel risks; contributes to event security plans; and recommends and implements measures to protect facilities, operations, and people. The role also supports residential security operations from a team security command post and day-to-day activities of children. Domestic and international travel may reach 50% of the time, and the specialist may be called upon 24 hours a day to support operations. Snap follows a “default together” approach, expecting team members to work in an office four or more days per week. The position offers a base salary range of $157,000–$235,000 in Zone A, $149,000–$223,000 in Zone B, or $133,000–$200,000 in Zone C, depending on assigned work location and other factors. It is eligible for equity in the form of RSUs.

Requirements

10 or more years of multinational security experience, including at least five years in a protective services role.
Valid driver's license and ability to operate a motor vehicle.
Valid BSIS Guard Card.
Valid BSIS Firearms Permit.
Valid California Concealed Weapon Permit.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree.
Valid EMT Certification.
Ability to work well in a team environment and take a hands-on approach to completing tasks needed to protect the company and its people.
Ability to assess, understand, and mitigate threats to the company and its people without stifling creativity and fun.
Strong experience with event security, executive protection, intelligence analysis and risk assessments, and executive communications.

Responsibilities

Lead security for events, visiting VIPs, and other activities, potentially partnering with other Executive Protection Specialists and overseeing contract or consulting security services through advance surveys and threat assessments.
Understand risks to the organization and Snap Inc. team, including risks related to business travel and domestic and foreign operations, and select and implement appropriate controls.
Participate in event planning and ensure access control, asset protection, confidentiality, and other security matters are addressed in a written plan accepted by stakeholders.
Recommend and implement security measures to enhance security for facilities, operations, and people.
Support the day-to-day activities of children.
Support residential security operations from a team security command post.
Travel domestically and internationally with Snap Inc. leaders or event planners, up to 50% of the time, and support operations when called upon 24 hours a day.