Manager Production and Special Event Security

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Job Title: Manager, Production & Special Event Security 
Location: Los Angeles, CA (with global travel)
Reports to: Global Production & Special Event Security Director 
Travel: 40-60% frequent domestic and international travel; nights/weekends/holidays required

Role Summary
The Global Production & Special Event Security Manager is responsible for planning and executing security operations that protect cast, crew, audiences, facilities, and intellectual property across Paramount’s global productions (film, scripted/unscripted series, live audience formats) and special events (premieres, screenings, festivals, fan activations, press/junkets, award-season). 

Key Responsibilities
Production & Special Event Support:
•    Develop and execute security plans for all phases of production (film, scripted/unscripted series, live audience formats) and special events (premieres, award shows, concerts, festivals, and fan events).
•    Conduct risk assessments for filming locations and event venues.
•    Implement access control, credentialing, perimeter protection, secure transport/parking, equipment protection, and cast & crew security safeguards. 
•    Coordinate with studio executives and production/event leaders to enforce studio security policy.
•    Oversee crowd management, screening protocols, and VIP/talent protection.
Investigations & Compliance:
•    Partner with the Global Security Operations Center for intelligence gathering and threat monitoring.
•    Ensure adherence to studio security standards, local regulations, and safety protocols.
•    Support investigations into theft, leaks, harassment, and workplace violence in partnership with Legal/HR.
•    Liaise with law enforcement, fire, and emergency services. 
•    Integrate with Health & Safety for emergency action plans (EAP), EMS/medical coverage, fire/life safety, and severe weather protocols.
Vendor & Budget Oversight:
•    Source and manage contractors or vendors of security guards and talent protection.
•    Manage on-set/event daily security operations in coordination with security contractors or vendors.
•    Prepare and track security budgets for productions and events.
Training & Policy Enforcement:
•    Educate production and event teams on security protocols and emergency procedures.
•    Conduct security briefings and tabletop exercises for high-risk projects.
•    Define and report key metrics to senior leadership, conduct after action reviews, capture lessons learned, and update playbooks/SOPs.

Qualifications
Required:
•    7+ years progressively responsible experience in production and/or live event security (studio/network/streaming or major vendor), including international locations.
•    Demonstrated leadership of complex production/event security operations (securing film sets, crowd management, VIP/talent movements, red carpet builds).
•    Strong incident management and communication skills under time pressure; calm, decisive, and collaborative.
•    Proficiency with VMS/CCTV, access control, credentialing, radio comms, incident management tools, and GSOC/intel workflows.
•    Familiarity with union/permit environments (IATSE, DGA, SAG AFTRA, Teamsters), filming ordinances, and LE/Fire/EMS liaison.
•    Willingness to work nights/weekends/holidays; travel domestically and internationally (frequently).
•    Valid driver’s license and passport.
Preferred:
•    Bachelor’s degree in Security Management, Criminal Justice, or related field.
•    Certifications: CPP, PSP, PMP (or equivalent), FEMA ICS 100/200/700/800, TEEX/NIMS crowd management; CERT or CPR/First Aid/Stop the Bleed.
•    Multilingual (e.g., Spanish) 
•    Experience working with international security vendors and public safety agencies.
Key Competencies:
•    Strategic planning and risk assessment
•    Stakeholder collaboration
•    Incident response and problem-solving
•    Vendor negotiation and budget management
 Working Conditions:
•     On site presence at stages/locations and event venues; extended standing and outdoor exposure; ability to lift 25–30 lbs.
•    Variable hours including late nights, early mornings, weekends, and holidays; on call rotation.
•    Travel 40–60