OpenAI

Corporate Security

ExecutiveProtectionOperator

$203–275k San Francisco, California, United States FULL TIME Remote Friendly
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
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The Brief

“Executive Protection Operator at OpenAI. Skills: Executive protection, Threat assessment, Crisis management. Plan secure transportation. Coordinate secure transportation”

Industry & Context.

Corporate Security
Problems you'll solve

Decision-making under pressure

Eligibility Requirements

3 days in office, Flexible schedule, International travel, Potentially hostile environments

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Firearms handling proficiency, Legal authority to carry firearm, Maintain current LEOSA / HR218 authority, Legal ability to carry concealed firearm, Valid U. S. passport, Readiness to travel internationally, Operational executive protection experience, Recognized Executive Protection training, Five or more years dignitary protection, Tactical medical training, Demonstrated decision-making ability under pressure, Understand foreign intelligence targeting tactics, Experience with mitigation strategies, Experience with counter-surveillance operations, Demonstrate communication skills, Demonstrate discretion, Demonstrate professionalism

Nice to Have

California-specific licensing, BSIS certifications, Related certifications

What You'll Do.

Plan secure transportation

Coordinate secure transportation

Execute secure transportation

Plan protective operations

Coordinate protective operations

Execute protective operations

Conduct threat assessments

Conduct route planning

Mitigate security risks

Coordinate with internal stakeholders

Coordinate with protective intelligence

Coordinate with law enforcement

Coordinate with vetted vendors

Provide immediate response

Support residential security assessments

Support travel security assessments

Contribute to SOP development

Contribute to continuous improvement

Support event security

Support special projects

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Internal stakeholders; Law enforcement; Vetted vendors; Senior leaders; External partners

Communication Scope

Communication skills

Full Job Description

About the Team The Corporate Security (CorpSec) team at OpenAI is dedicated to ensuring the safety and security of our people and facilities. We provide intelligence-driven security programs that enable OpenAI's teams to focus on advancing artificial intelligence responsibly and securely. About the Role As an Executive Protection Operator, you will play a crucial role in safeguarding the well-being of OpenAI's executives and key employees. Your responsibilities will encompass providing security support during travel, events, and, when necessary, day-to-day operations. You will need to have proficiency in firearms handling and the legal authority to carry a firearm in the United States. You are a seasoned, collaborative security professional with a deep understanding of executive protection principles and a proven ability to navigate complex, dynamic security situations with discretion and tact. This position is based in our San Francisco HQ. We use a hybrid work model of 3 days in the office per week, though this role is expected to have a flexible schedule that aligns with the travel and operational needs of the executives you support. We offer relocation assistance to new employees. In this role, you will: - Plan, coordinate, and execute secure transportation and protective operations for executives and key employees. - Conduct advance work, threat assessments, and route planning to mitigate security risks in both domestic and international environments. - Coordinate with internal stakeholders, protective intelligence, law enforcement, and vetted vendors to maintain an agile, credible protective posture. - Provide immediate response and crisis management during emergencies while preserving discretion and composure. - Support residential and travel security assessments and contribute to SOP development and continuous improvement. - Support the broader CorpSec mission—including internal and external event security and special projects—with a "no job too small" attit

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