Manager, Studio Security

Hackman Capital Partners (HCP) is seeking an experienced and highly motivated Manager, Studio Security to oversee day-to-day security operations at an assigned studio facility in the Los Angeles area. This position will serve as the primary onsite security leader, responsible for maintaining a safe and secure environment for employees, productions, tenants, clients, and visitors. The Manager, Studio Security will provide operational leadership and oversight of contracted security personnel, physical security systems, incident response, and emergency preparedness at an assigned HCP studio. While primarily assigned to one studio, this position may be required to support additional HCP studios and real estate assets throughout the Los Angeles region. As part of HCP's Global Security & Technology (GST) department, this position will also support the broader enterprise security program, including physical security, environmental health and safety (EHS), executive protection, investigations, and intelligence activities. The ideal candidate is a proactive, hands-on security professional with strong operational judgment, leadership capabilities, and the ability to independently manage security operations in a dynamic studio environment.

• Serve as the primary onsite security leader, overseeing daily security operations, contract security personnel, staffing coverage, patrols, and adherence to established security procedures.
• Provide operational direction and oversight to contracted security providers, ensuring appropriate service levels, personnel performance, and compliance with HCP security standards.
• Oversee physical security operations, including access control, video surveillance, alarm systems, visitor management, and other security technologies.
• Manage onsite security incidents, investigations, emergency response activities, incident reporting, escalation, and follow-up in coordination with HCP GST executive leadership.
• Coordinate security requirements with studio management, productions, tenants, vendors, law enforcement, and emergency responders.
• Conduct routine security assessments, inspections, and minor environmental health and safety (EHS) observations, documenting hazards and coordinating corrective actions with appropriate personnel.
• Support emergency preparedness, workplace violence prevention, special events, and other operational security initiatives.
• Assist with talent protection, executive protection activities, intelligence gathering, threat monitoring, and other initiatives under the broader GST program.
• Maintain site-specific security procedures, post orders, operational documentation, and incident reporting standards.
• Support security operations, projects, and emergency response at additional HCP studios and assets throughout the Los Angeles region as required.
• Partner with GST leadership and the Global Security Operations Center (GSOC) on incident coordination, security improvements, and enterprise security initiatives.
• Support after-hours operational incidents or emergencies when necessary.

Requirements

Physical Requirements Ability to work outdoors and in varied weather conditions, routinely walk and inspect studio facilities, and respond to incidents throughout the assigned property, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent professional experience.
• Minimum of five (5) years of professional security experience, including at least three (3) years in an operational security role at an active film or television studio or entertainment production facility, with demonstrated responsibility for onsite security operations and guard force oversight.
• Extensive experience supporting major film and television studios, including familiarity with production schedules, stage and backlot operations, location access requirements, production personnel, talent movements, and the unique security challenges of active production environments.
• Ability and willingness to successfully complete and maintain eligibility under a comprehensive pre-employment and ongoing background investigation, including fingerprint-based criminal history checks, employment-related credit screening, identity and records verification, and continuous background monitoring throughout employment.
• Possession of a valid California Bureau of Security and Investigative Services (BSIS) Guard Registration (Guard Card), or ability to obtain one prior to performing regulated security duties, and maintain it throughout employment.
• Ability and willingness to perform hands-on physical security duties and respond to emergencies when required.
• Availability to serve on-call and respond to urgent security incidents outside standard business hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Experience supervising or overseeing security personnel, contract security services, or onsite security operations.
• Experience with physical security systems, incident management, and emergency response.
• Ability to travel between HCP properties throughout the Los Angeles region.
• Ability to successfully complete a comprehensive background investigation.

It would be a plus if you have these skills…

• Familiarity with workplace violence prevention programs and California SB 553 requirements.
• Experience with security platforms such as Lenel, Gateworks, CCURE, Genetec, Milestone, AlertMedia, and similar systems.
• Experience supporting executive protection, investigations, intelligence, or emergency management activities.
• Familiarity with studio/production facility safety inspections and EHS practices.
• Professional certifications such as CPP, PSP, PCI, OSHA, or related credentials.
• Possession of LEOSA/HR 218 credentials or California Concealed Weapons Permit (CCW)

This position is primarily based at an HCP studio facility in the Los Angeles area. Routine travel to additional studios, properties, assets, and project sites may be required. The role may periodically support operational incidents, emergencies, or time-sensitive matters outside standard business hours. This position includes on-call responsibilities and requires availability to respond to security incidents, emergencies, and other time-sensitive operational matters outside standard business hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Salary Range: $72,000 - $84,000

Benefits

• Complimentary on-site parking
• Regular team-building activities and social events
• 100% employer-paid medical benefits for employees
• Comprehensive dependent coverage
• Competitive 401(k) program
• Generous paid holiday schedule