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Paramount · 1 day ago

Manager Production and Special Event Security

Los Angeles, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$75K/yr - $95K/yr

7+ years exp

Paramount is a leading global media and entertainment company focused on creating premium content and experiences. They are seeking a Global Production & Special Event Security Manager responsible for planning and executing security operations to protect cast, crew, audiences, and facilities across their productions and events.

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Responsibilities

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

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

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

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

Qualification

Production security managementIncident managementRisk assessmentVendor managementVMS/CCTV proficiencyMultilingualStakeholder collaborationLeadershipCommunication skillsProblem-solving

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

Benefits

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k) plan

Life insurance coverage

Disability benefits

Tuition assistance program

PTO

Bonus eligible

Company

Paramount

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Paramount is a leading media and entertainment company that creates premium content and experiences for audiences worldwide. It is a sub-organization of Paramount Pictures.

Founded in 1914

New York, New York, USA

10001+ employees