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At a glance
Snap is hiring a Residential Security Officer in Los Angeles, CA. It is a full-time role in Software & IT, asking for at least 3 years of experience, first listed on November 5. The advertised pay is $31.73–$47.11 an hour. Snap has 99 other openings in the US, 83 of them in Los Angeles, CA. Across all employers on USA Jobs 24 there are 142 Software & IT openings in Los Angeles, CA today; the typical one asks for 6 years and advertises about $202,000 a year at the midpoint.
How the pay compares
Snap advertises $31.73 to $47.11 an hour, a midpoint of $39.42 an hour. Where an offer lands in a range usually depends on experience and on the exact location. That is lower than about 62% of the 64 software & IT jobs in California that publish an hourly rate on USA Jobs 24, where the typical midpoint is $44.50 an hour. At 40 hours a week all year, $39.42 an hour comes to about $82,000 before tax. Convert other hourly rates To see roughly what this leaves after federal and California tax, try our take-home pay calculator.
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- Check the location works for you. This role is based in Los Angeles, CA. If you would need to move, ask whether relocation help is offered.
- Match the experience. The advert asks for at least 3 years of experience. If you are a little short, a close match on the skills in the advert can still win an interview.
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About hiring at Snap
Snap has 100 openings on USA Jobs 24 today across 7 states. Most are in software & IT (33), data & AI (14) and marketing (10). The biggest locations are Los Angeles, CA (84), New York, NY (52) and Palo Alto, CA (48). None of them is fully remote, 2% are open to entry-level candidates and 100% show pay. We collect Snap's jobs every day straight from its own careers system (Workday), never from job boards or agencies.
The employer's advert
This is Snap's own description of the job, copied word for word from its careers site. We have not edited it.
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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!
"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.
The base hourly range for this position is $31.73-$47.11 hourly.The base hourly range for this position is $30.28-$44.71 hourly.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.
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