Security Program Specialist, Operations

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.

We’re looking for a Security Specialist to join our Global Security team in Palo Alto!

What you’ll do:

• Reporting to the Americas Regional Security Manager, you will use sound judgment and decision-making to support all aspects of all Global Security related functions in the assigned location, serving as the primary point of contact for all security related matters.

• Collaborate with Global Security and cross functional team members to promote a safe and secure workplace, to include event security support.

• Serve as the escalation contact for site specific incidents, emergencies and alarms, exercising appropriate judgment in triaging incidents and coordinating with the Global Security Operations Center. 

• Assist in the execution of security vendor contracts including onsite guarding services, technology and systems support, and special event security, to include QBR participation.

• Conduct security and safety training in alignment with the Snap Security Awareness Training & Education team.

• Deepen your understanding of the management of multi-site security operations, to include security technology systems.

• Assist in the execution of physical security plans, security operation procedures, and emergency protocols for any new projects, and align with trusted vendors and relevant partners to ensure that these plans are reasonable, implementable, balanced, and dynamic in both their design and execution.

• Prepare timely, well written reports and metrics. 

• Conduct routine post inspections throughout assigned shifts.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Excellent interpersonal skills, including verbal and written communication.

• Excellent leadership skills, including ability to motivate teams to perform at high levels and  ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders to achieve common goals.

• Knowledge and familiarity with computers and security equipment, including camera monitoring, access control and intrusion detection systems.

• 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 Snap operations.

• High resiliency, with the ability to work well independently, as well as in a team environment.

• Moderate experience with computer based technologies.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school degree or GED or equivalent years of experience.

• 2-3 years experience in the military, law enforcement, or a public/private sector security organization.

• Ability to lift up to 20.5 lbs. to support site security operations as required.

• Ability to stay on your feet for extended periods to time for Incident Management or support to security operations.

• Current CPR and Basic Life Support First Aid certification.

• Local security certifications required (ex. BSIS, APP).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working in the security, medical, emergency services, law enforcement, military, or customer service industry is helpful.

• Basic Vendor management experience (security integrators and guard force providers).

• Program experience Lenel, Genetec, Google Suite, Jira, Milestone, Everbridge and VMS Systems.

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.

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!

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):

Zone B:

Zone C:

This position is eligible for equity in the form of RSUs.