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’s three core products are Snapchat, a visual messaging app that enhances your relationships with friends, family, and the world; Lens Studio, an augmented reality platform that powers AR across Snapchat and other services; and its AR glasses, Spectacles.
The Protective Services Organization is responsible for providing a safe, confidential, and secure environment for the CEO, the CTO, and their families -- while constantly embodying our values of Kind, Smart, and Creative. Our organization helps build a safe, secure environment so that our team members around the world feel empowered to do their best work, every day. The scope of this team stretches internationally and includes residential security; event and venue security, secure transportation, protective intelligence; travel security, site advance security planning, coordination, and training.
We’re looking for an Executive Protection Specialist to join our team!
What you’ll do:
Lead all elements in support of the security detail for client family members, primarily focused on the school security program, and extracurricular activities, as applicable
Secondary duties will include partnering with other Protective Services team members to support residential security operations, client executive protection detail assignments, events and interfacing with high profile visitors
Understand the risks to the organization and Snap Inc. team, including personal travel risks for families within domestic and foreign locations; selecting and implementing appropriate controls and risk mitigations
Participate in advance survey, threat assessments and event planning to ensure access control, asset protection, confidentiality, and other security matters are adequately addressed through a written plan accepted by stakeholders
Recommend and implement security measures to enhance security for your areas of focus, our facilities, operations, and people
Travel, both internationally and domestically, up to 50% of the time with the client, client family or event planners and may be called upon 24 hours a day to support the operations
Perform ad hoc duties and responsibilities as required to support day to day operations
Minimum qualifications:
10+ years of law enforcement experience
Demonstrated strong experience with: family security programs, executive protection, intelligence analysis and risk assessments; executive communications
Flexibility to work non-traditional schedules including holidays, nights, and weekends to adapt to our 24/7 operation, to include working a rotating schedule to support operations
A valid driver's license and ability to operate a motor vehicle
Valid BSIS Guard Card
Valid BSIS Firearms Permit
Valid California Concealed Weapon Permit or LEOSA (HR 218) Credentials
Preferred qualifications:
Multi-National Protective Services experience
Bachelor's degree
Valid EMT Certification
Works well in a team environment and gets hands-on to complete the tasks needed to protect the company and people
An ability to assess, understand, and mitigate threats to the company and people while not stifling creativity and fun
If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please don’t be shy and provide us some information.
"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.
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!
Compensation
In 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.
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Snap Inc. Santa Monica, California, USA Office
Snap LA is located in the Santa Monica Business Park. We're across the street from a ton of great restaurants, coffee shops, Clover Park, and more!
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