Executive Protection Specialist

Snapchat, Inc.; Santa Clarita (CA); On-site; USD 133,000 - 235,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid parental leave

Comprehensive medical coverage

Emotional and mental health support

Equity (RSUs)

Job summary

Snap Inc. in Los Angeles, CA is seeking an Executive Protection Specialist to safeguard our executives, guests, and events.

You will lead security planning for visits, VIPs, and venues, conduct advance surveys, and coordinate with partners to ensure access control, asset protection, and confidentiality. This role requires 10+ years in multinational security, valid licenses (BSIS Guard Card, Firearms Permit, Concealed Weapon Permit), and the ability to travel up to 50% of the time.

Qualifications

• 10+ years multinational security experience.
• Valid BSIS Guard Card, Firearms Permit, and Concealed Weapon Permit.
• EMT certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead security for events, VIPs, and activities with advance surveys.
• Understand risks and implement appropriate controls.
• Plan access control, asset protection, and confidentiality for events.
• Support residential security operations as needed.
• Travel up to 50% with leaders or planners; on-call 24/7 support.

Skills

Executive protection

Security management

Risk assessment

Event security

Threat assessment

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Snap Inc is a technology company. We believe the camera presents the greatest opportunity to improve the way people live and communicate. Snap contributes to human progress by empowering people to express themselves, live in the moment, learn about the world, and have fun together.The Company operates Snapchat , a visual messaging app that enhances your relationships with friends, family, and the world, and Specs Inc. , a wholly-owned subsidiary dedicated to making computing more human, in addition to Bitmoji , Saturn, and other digital services.The Executive Protection Specialist role provides a safe environment enabling our team to conduct business when traveling to, hosting, or attending events. Working from our Los Angeles, CA headquarters, the ideal candidate exudes a passion for delivering an uncompromising customer service experience to the Snap Inc. team with focus on detail, prioritization, and constant learning.What you’ll do:Lead security for events, visiting VIPs, and other activities, which may include partnering with other Executive Protection Specialists and overseeing contract/consulting security services through a comprehensive advance survey and threat assessmentUnderstand the risks to the organization and Snap Inc. team, including business travel and domestic and foreign operations; to select and implement appropriate controlsParticipate in event planning to ensure access control, asset protection, confidentiality, and other security matters are adequately addressed through a written plan accepted by the stakeholders;Recommend and implement security measures to enhance security for our facilities, operations, and peopleSupport the day-to-day activities of childrenIn addition to your EP duties, support residential security operations from a team security command postTravel, both internationally and domestically, up to 50% of the time with Snap Inc. leaders or event planners and may be called upon 24 hours a day to support the operations;Minimum qualifications:10+ years multi-national security experience, including at least five years in a protective services roleA valid driver's license and ability to operate a motor vehicleValid BSIS Guard CardValid BSIS Firearms PermitValid California Concealed Weapon PermitPreferred qualifications:Bachelor's degreeValid EMT CertificationWorks well in a team environment and gets hands-on to complete the tasks needed to protect the company and peopleAn ability to assess, understand, and mitigate threats to the company and people while not stifling creativity and funStrong experience with: event security, executive protection, intelligence analysis and risk assessments; executive communications\"Default Together\" Policy at Snap: At Snap Inc. we believe that being together in person helps us build our culture faster, reinforce our values, and serve our community, customers and partners better through dynamic collaboration. To reflect this, we practice a “default together” approach and expect our team members to work in an office 4+ days per week.At Snap, we believe that having a team of diverse backgrounds and voices working together will enable us to create innovative products that improve the way people live and communicate. Snap is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and committed to providing employment opportunities regardless of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth and breastfeeding, age, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other protected classification, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. EOE, including disability/vets.We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable law (by example, the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring, where applicable).Our Benefits : Snap Inc. is its own community, so we’ve got your back! We do our best to make sure you and your loved ones have everything you need to be happy and healthy, on your own terms. Our benefits are built around your needs and include paid parental leave, comprehensive medical coverage, emotional and mental health support programs, and compensation packages that let you share in Snap’s long-term success!CompensationIn the United States, work locations are assigned a pay zone which determines the salary range for the position. The successful candidate’s starting pay will be determined based on job-related skills, experience, qualifications, work location, and market conditions. The starting pay may be negotiable within the salary range for the position. These pay zones may be modified in the future.Zone A (CA, WA, NYC) :The base salary range for this position is $157,000-$235,000 annually.Zone B :The base salary range for this position is $149,000-$223,000 annually.Zone C :The base salary range for this position is $133,000-$200,000 annually.This position is eligible for equity in the form of RSUs.If you believe this job description is missing required pay transparency information, please submit a report through this form : Job Description Pay Range Disclosure .