Executive Protection Operator

6w1 month ago

OpenAI

San Francisco, US · Full-time · $203,000 – $275,000

About this role

The Corporate Security (CorpSec) team at OpenAI is dedicated to ensuring the safety and security of our people and facilities through intelligence-driven programs. As an Executive Protection Operator, you will safeguard the well-being of executives and key employees during travel, events, and day-to-day operations.

Your responsibilities include planning secure transportation, conducting advance work and threat assessments, and coordinating with internal stakeholders and law enforcement. You will provide immediate crisis management and support residential and travel security assessments with discretion and composure.

This role operates from our San Francisco HQ with a hybrid model of 3 days in the office per week, though flexible scheduling aligns with executive travel demands. You will support the broader CorpSec mission including event security and special projects with a 'no job too small' attitude.

OpenAI offers relocation assistance and company-supported training pathways for California-specific licensing. You will have the opportunity to work at the forefront of AI safety while applying your protective expertise in dynamic, high-stakes environments.

Requirements

Operational executive protection experience supporting C-suite executives, senior government officials, 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
Tactical medical training and demonstrated decision-making ability under pressure
Understanding of foreign intelligence targeting tactics and tradecraft with experience in mitigation strategies and counter-surveillance operations
Strong communication skills, discretion, and professionalism when working with senior leaders and external partners
A team player who embraces a 'no job too small' mindset and willingness to support a wide range of security operations
Willingness to obtain California-specific licensing, including BSIS and related certifications, through company-supported training pathways

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 domestic and international environments
Coordinate with internal stakeholders, protective intelligence, law enforcement, and vetted vendors to maintain an agile 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
Maintain current LEOSA/HR218 authority and the legal ability to carry a concealed firearm throughout the United States
Maintain a valid U.S. passport and readiness to travel internationally on short notice, including assignments in potentially hostile environments

Benefits

Hybrid work model: 3 days in the office per week
Relocation assistance for new employees
Flexible schedule aligned with executive travel and operational needs
Company-supported training pathways for California BSIS and related certifications