Executive Protection Specialist

Snap•Santa Monica, CA

2d•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 team members when traveling to, hosting, or attending events. Based at the company’s Los Angeles, California headquarters, the role calls for detailed, customer-focused support, sound prioritization, and continuous learning. The position also supports residential security operations from a team security command post and includes supporting the day-to-day activities of children. The specialist may travel domestically and internationally with Snap leaders or event planners up to 50% of the time and 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.

Requirements

At least 10 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.
Works well in a team environment and is willing to 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 in event security, executive protection, intelligence analysis, and risk assessments.
Experience with 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 team, including risks associated with business travel and domestic and foreign operations, and select and implement appropriate controls.
Participate in event planning and prepare written security plans addressing access control, asset protection, confidentiality, and other security matters, with stakeholder acceptance.
Recommend and implement security measures to enhance the security of 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 leaders or event planners, up to 50% of the time, and provide operational support when called upon 24 hours a day.