OpenAI
Corporate Security
ExecutiveProtectionOperator
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“Executive Protection Operator at OpenAI. Skills: Executive protection, Threat assessment, Crisis management. Plan secure transportation. Coordinate secure transportation”
Industry & Context.
Decision-making under pressure
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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