Manager, Studio Security

Hackman Capital•Los Angeles, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Hackman Capital Partners (HCP) is seeking an experienced, highly motivated Manager, Studio Security to oversee day-to-day security operations at an assigned studio facility in the Los Angeles area. The role serves as the primary onsite security leadership position, maintaining a safe and secure environment for employees, productions, tenants, clients, and visitors. It provides operational leadership and oversight of contracted security personnel, physical security systems, incident response, and emergency preparedness. Although primarily assigned to one studio, the role may support other HCP studios and real estate assets throughout the Los Angeles region. As part of HCP’s Global Security & Technology (GST) department, the position also supports the broader enterprise security program, including physical security, environmental health and safety (EHS), executive protection, investigations, and intelligence. The role requires 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. The 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. On-call availability is required for security incidents, emergencies, and other time-sensitive matters outside standard business hours, including nights, weekends, and holidays.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree preferred or equivalent professional experience.
At least five years of professional security experience, including at least three 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 security challenges of active production environments.
Ability and willingness to 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.
Valid California BSIS Guard Registration (Guard Card), or ability to obtain one before 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 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.
Ability to successfully complete a comprehensive background investigation.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary onsite security leader, overseeing daily security operations, contract security personnel, staffing coverage, patrols, and compliance with 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 EHS observations; document hazards and coordinate 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.
Travel between HCP properties throughout the Los Angeles region as needed.
Perform hands-on physical security duties and respond to emergencies when required.