Executive Protection Specialist

Snap Inc.•Los Angeles, CA

1d•$133,000 - $235,000•Onsite

About The Position

Snap Inc. is a technology company whose products include Snapchat, Specs Inc., Bitmoji, Saturn, and other digital services. The Executive Protection Specialist provides a safe environment for Snap Inc. team members when traveling to, hosting, or attending events. Based at the company’s Los Angeles, California headquarters, this role emphasizes attentive customer service, detail, prioritization, and continuous learning. The position leads security for events, visiting VIPs, and other activities; evaluates organizational and travel-related risks; and recommends and implements suitable security controls. It also supports event planning and residential security operations. The role requires domestic and international travel up to 50% of the time with Snap Inc. leaders or event planners, and may require availability 24 hours a day to support operations. Snap’s default-together policy expects team members to work in an office four or more days per week.

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 get hands-on to complete tasks needed to protect the company and people.
Ability to assess, understand, and mitigate threats to the company and 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, including coordinating with other Executive Protection Specialists and overseeing contract or consulting security services through advance surveys and threat assessments.
Assess 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.