Snapchat
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Residential Security Officer

Pay
$27 – $47 per hour
Location
Los Angeles, CA
Listed
5 days ago

About the role

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 operates Snapchat, a visual messaging app that enhances your relationships with friends, family, and the world, and Specs Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary dedicated to making computing more human, in addition to Bitmoji, Saturn, and other digital services.

The Global Security Organization (GSO) plays an important role in delivering on Snap's "Duty of Care" to its employees, guests, and customers - while constantly embodying our values of Kind, Smart, and Creative. The Global Security team helps create a safe environment so that all of our team members around the world are empowered to do their best work, every day.

We're looking for a Residential Security Officer to join our Executive Protection team!

What you'll do

  • Monitor a variety of security measures to help ensure safety at a private family residence.
  • Working closely with the Protective Services team, you'll work daily with family members, corporate executives, and other colleagues both in business and social environments to provide outstanding security protection.
  • Perform access control and ensure security procedures are completed
  • Undertake patrols and inspections in accordance with procedures
  • Monitor Snap's CCTV system
  • Ensure that unauthorized people are not permitted in prohibited areas
  • Maintain an accurate record of any incidents that occur
  • Handle ad hoc duties as the need arises
  • Address any security breaches within set protocols

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

  • A strong proven understanding of security operations and procedures
  • Residential security experience preferred
  • Knowledge and familiarity with computers and security equipment
  • Ability to work comfortably in a team environment, as well as individually
  • The flexibility to work any assigned shift
  • Ability to think and respond to a dynamic environment
  • Ability to stay on your feet for several hours without a break
  • Ability to provide protective coverage during physically taxing activities (running, jumping, crawling, bending, lifting, etc.)
  • Ability to walk up to 5 miles during a shift
  • Comfortable working in a family-friendly environment
  • Lifeguard and basic medical / first-aid background preferred
  • Superb written and verbal communication skills, as well as the ability to interact and communicate effectively and seamlessly with family members, corporate executives, and senior colleagues in business and social environments

Minimum Qualifications

  • 3+ years experience in the military, law enforcement, or a public/private sector security organization or equivalent years of experience
  • A valid driver's license and ability to operate a motor vehicle
  • Must be able to pass a background and driving record check
  • Valid BSIS Guard Card
  • Valid BSIS Firearms Permit

Preferred Qualifications

  • BS/BA or equivalent years of experience
  • Previous Residential Security experience
  • Passion for Snap Inc and its products!

Additional 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. 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 hourly range for this position is $31.73-$47.11 hourly.

Zone B: The base hourly range for this position is $30.28-$44.71 hourly.

Zone C: The base hourly range for this position is $26.92-$39.9 hourly.

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

If you believe this job description is missing required pay transparency information, please submit a report through this form: Job Description Pay Range Disclosure.

Read the original posting

From Snapchat's careers page, first listed on Rolev.ai on November 5, 2026. Rolev.ai is not the employer.

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Common questions

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The Residential Security Officer posting at Snapchat states compensation of $27 – $47 per hour. Final pay may depend on location, experience, and interview evaluation on Snapchat's official career site.

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