Executive Protection Operator at OpenAI

San Francisco, California, United States

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$202,500 – $275,000Compensation

Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Technology, Artificial IntelligenceIndustries

Requirements

Operational executive protection experience supporting C-suite or other high-profile principals
Completed a recognized Executive Protection training program or served five or more years in a dignitary protection assignment with a federal, state, or local law enforcement agency
Hold (or can obtain) a California Guard Card and BSIS Exposed Firearm Permit; LEOSA/HR218 authority is preferred
Tactical medical training and demonstrated decision-making ability under pressure
Understand foreign intelligence targeting tactics and tradecraft with experience in mitigation and counter-surveillance operations
Team player willing to support a wide range of security operations and mission requirements
Excel in communication, discretion, and collaboration with senior leadership and external partners
Calm under pressure, adaptable, collaborative, with elite-level discipline and a team-first mindset
Based in San Francisco, CA or on the East Coast (Washington, D.C. or New York City), with frequent domestic and international travel, including to complex or high-risk environments
Maintain readiness to travel on short notice and operate effectively in foreign and potentially hostile environments

Responsibilities

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” attitude

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Executive ProtectionThreat AssessmentAdvance WorkRoute PlanningCrisis ManagementProtective OperationsSecurity AssessmentsProtective IntelligenceSOP Development

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the salary range for the Executive Protection Operator role?

The salary range is $202.5K - $275K.

Is this role remote, or does it require office presence?

The role is based in San Francisco, CA or on the East Coast (Washington, D.C. or New York City) and uses a hybrid work model of three days in the office per week. It offers relocation assistance to new employees and requires frequent domestic and international travel.

What skills and experience are required for this position?

Candidates need operational executive protection experience supporting C-suite principals, completion of a recognized Executive Protection training program or 5+ years in dignitary protection with law enforcement, a California Guard Card and BSIS Exposed Firearm Permit (or ability to obtain), tactical medical training, and experience with foreign intelligence targeting and counter-surveillance.

What is the team culture like at OpenAI's Corporate Security team?

The Corporate Security team is dedicated to ensuring the safety and security of OpenAI's people and facilities, committed to maintaining a secure environment. They value a team-first mindset, calm under pressure, adaptability, collaboration, elite-level discipline, discretion, and a 'no job too small' attitude.

What makes a candidate stand out for this Executive Protection Operator role?

Strong candidates have executive protection experience with high-profile principals, relevant training or law enforcement background, required permits, tactical medical skills, counter-surveillance expertise, and traits like being a team player, calm under pressure, discreet, and collaborative.

OpenAI

Develops safe and beneficial AI technologies

About OpenAI

OpenAI develops and deploys artificial intelligence technologies aimed at benefiting humanity. The company creates advanced AI models capable of performing various tasks, such as automating processes and enhancing creativity. OpenAI's products, like Sora, allow users to generate videos from text descriptions, showcasing the versatility of its AI applications. Unlike many competitors, OpenAI operates under a capped profit model, which limits the profits it can make and ensures that excess earnings are redistributed to maximize the social benefits of AI. This commitment to safety and ethical considerations is central to its mission of ensuring that artificial general intelligence (AGI) serves all of humanity.

San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters

2015Year Founded

$18,433.2MTotal Funding

LATE_VCCompany Stage

AI & Machine LearningIndustries

1,001-5,000Employees

Benefits

Health insurance

Dental and vision insurance

Flexible spending account for healthcare and dependent care

Mental healthcare service

Fertility treatment coverage

401(k) with generous matching

20-week paid parental leave

Life insurance (complimentary)

AD&D insurance (complimentary)

Short-term/long-term disability insurance (complimentary)

Optional buy-up life insurance

Flexible work hours and unlimited paid time off (we encourage 4+ weeks per year)

Annual learning & development stipend

Regular team happy hours and outings

Daily catered lunch and dinner

Travel to domestic conferences

Risks

Elon Musk's legal battle may pose financial and reputational challenges for OpenAI.

Customizable ChatGPT personas could lead to privacy and ethical concerns.

Competitors like Anthropic raising capital may intensify market competition.

Differentiation

OpenAI's capped profit model prioritizes ethical AI development over unlimited profit.

OpenAI's AI models, like Sora, offer unique video creation from text descriptions.

OpenAI's focus on AGI aims to create AI systems smarter than humans.

Upsides

OpenAI's $6.6 billion funding boosts its AI research and computational capacity.

Customizable ChatGPT personas enhance user engagement and satisfaction.

OpenAI's 'Operator' AI agent could revolutionize workforce automation by 2025.

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