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VP Security and Safety Jobs in Burbank, CA at Legendary Entertainment
Title: VP Security and Safety
Company: Legendary Entertainment
Location: Burbank, CA
DescriptionJob Title:VP, Security and Safety
Reporting to:CEO
Location:Burbank, CA
About UsLegendary Entertainment is a leading media company with film (Legendary Pictures), television (Legendary Television) and comics (Legendary Comics) divisions dedicated to owning, producing and delivering content to worldwide audiences. Legendary has built a library of marquee media properties and has established itself as a trusted brand which consistently delivers high-quality, commercial entertainment including some of the world’s most popular intellectual property. In aggregate, Legendary Pictures-associated productions have realized grosses of more than $19 billion worldwide at the box office. To learn more visit: www.legendary.com
SummaryLegendary Entertainment is seeking an experienced and dynamic leader to serve as Vice President of Physical Security and Safety. This role will oversee all aspects of security and safety for our corporate headquarters, executive protection, and work with the security teams assigned to each of our productions. The ideal candidate will bring extensive experience in risk management, crisis response, and global physical security and safety operations. They will ensure a safe and secure environment for employees, executives while fostering collaboration across departments and adapting to the unique needs of the entertainment industry.
Responsibilities
Develop and implement comprehensive global travel security protocols for executives, including pre-travel risk assessments, in-transit monitoring, and contingency planning.
Establish relationships with international security providers and agencies to address region-specific risks effectively.
Provide real-time guidance and support during domestic and international travel.
Work with the production teams and production security to evaluate location environments to identify potential risks and develop tailored security strategies.
Coordinate and oversee security for high-profile corporate events, film premieres, screenings, and media tours.
Partner with external security providers to ensure effective coverage for domestic and international engagements.
Implement and monitor event-specific security protocols, addressing real-time needs and emergencies as they arise.
Lead emergency response planning and crisis communication strategies for natural disasters, workplace incidents, and other emergencies.
Develop and conduct safety training to ensure organizational readiness.
Serve as the primary point of contact for crisis situations, collaborating with leadership to implement effective responses.
Design and enforce security policies for physical safety, workplace protocols, and visitor management, including IIPP and WVPP.
Collaborate with Cyber and Content Security group, HR, Facilities, and IT to align security strategies with broader organizational goals.
Requirements
A minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in security leadership, with a strong background in corporate security operations.
Demonstrated expertise in executive protection, travel security, and international risk management.
Proven ability to assess and mitigate security risks for events, and corporate operations.
Strong knowledge of security systems and technologies, including access control and emergency notification tools.
Exceptional leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills, with experience managing cross-functional teams and external vendors.
Experience in law enforcement, …
