Safeguards Enforcement Operations - CBRNE Specialist

Horizontal Talent; Sacramento (CA); Remote; USD 110,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Horizontal Talent is seeking a detail-oriented content moderator for a remote contract focused on AI safety and policy enforcement. You will review user interactions, apply safeguards, and collaborate with strategy and threat intelligence teams.

This role runs Nov 17 2026 through May 14 2027 and requires fast-paced, cross-functional coordination. Ideal candidates have strong written communication, the ability to handle sensitive material professionally, and experience with content moderation or

Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail and a systematic approach to reviewing complex information.
• Ability to learn quickly and adapt to changing priorities and workflows.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven ability to work independently while meeting deadlines.
• Comfort working in a team-oriented environment with shared goals.
• Interest in AI safety, responsible technology, and ethical operations.
• Capability to handle sensitive, explicit, or disturbing material professionally and thoughtfully.

Responsibilities

• Review user interactions, customer signals, and related materials to identify potential policy issues.
• Apply established safeguards workflows and policy guidelines with accuracy and consistency.
• Support content labeling, review surges, and operational coverage as team needs evolve.
• Partner with strategy, policy, and threat intelligence teams to surface trends and potential gaps.
• Escalate patterns, risks, and opportunities for classifier improvement to relevant stakeholders.
• Prepare clear weekly updates that summarize workflows, findings, and operational insights.
• Assist with customer communication and appeals related to policy enforcement.
• Respond to cross-functional requests in a timely, organized, and collaborative way.

Skills

Attention to detail

Fast learner

Written & verbal communication

Independent work

Team collaboration

AI safety interest

Handle sensitive material

Job description

Join a mission-driven team focused on helping maintain the integrity of AI systems through careful review, policy enforcement, and collaborative safety operations. This remote contract opportunity runs from November 172026 through May142027 and is ideal for a detail-oriented professional who thrives in fast-paced, cross-functional environments.

Responsibilities

• Review user interactions, customer signals, and related materials to identify potential policy issues
• Apply established safeguards workflows and policy guidelines with accuracy and consistency
• Support content labeling, review surges, and operational coverage as team needs evolve
• Partner with strategy, policy, and threat intelligence teams to surface trends and potential gaps
• Escalate patterns, risks, and opportunities for classifier improvement to relevant stakeholders
• Prepare clear weekly updates that summarize workflows, findings, and operational insights
• Assist with customer communication and appeals related to policy enforcement
• Respond to cross-functional requests in a timely, organized, and collaborative way

Skills

• Strong attention to detail and a systematic approach to reviewing complex information
• Ability to learn quickly and adapt to changing priorities and workflows
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proven ability to work independently while meeting deadlines
• Comfort working in a team-oriented environment with shared goals
• Interest in AI safety, responsible technology, and ethical operations
• Capability to handle sensitive, explicit, or disturbing material professionally and thoughtfully

Preferred Skills

• Experience in content moderation, trust and safety, safeguards, or a related field
• Familiarity with policy enforcement on digital platforms
• Background in identifying user behavior trends and operational risk signals
• Understanding of AI ethics and responsible technology practicesExperience supporting reporting, issue tracking, or workflow improvement efforts

Horizontal is committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable, and welcoming workplace where different perspectives are valued and everyone has the opportunity to contribute and succeed. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply and bring their unique strengths to the team.

For those that join the team, we offer competitive compensation and benefits including medical, dental, vision, and retirement.

The pay range for this role is $80 - $120 per hour based on qualifications and experience.