TV/FILM INDUSTRY - SECURITY ADVISOR
About the Company
Reel Solutions, LLC is the leading global provider of services to the film and entertainment industry. Headquartered in Los Angeles and with over 20 years’ experience in the industry, we provide best-in-class services for Film/TV Production, Live Events, Executive Protection, and Confidentiality/IP Protection. We support our clients across a range of productions from feature films to commercials, award shows, and special events. We work with every major studio including Fox, Marvel, Lucasfilm, Amazon, HBO, Netflix, just to name a few. In addition to our HQ office in Los Angeles, we have locations in Atlanta, New Orleans, New Mexico and have recently opened operations in London.
About the Role
The Security Advisor is a senior consulting role responsible for ensuring the security of all aspects of film and TV production at a strategic level. This includes developing and implementing high-level security protocols, providing expert guidance on security matters, and coordinating with government and military agencies. The consultant works closely with production executives to identify and mitigate security risks, ensuring a safe environment for cast, crew, and assets.
Key Responsibilities:

• Security Strategy Development: Develop and implement comprehensive security strategies for film and TV productions, addressing potential risks and vulnerabilities at a strategic level.
• Risk Assessment: Conduct thorough risk assessments for production locations, sets, and studios. Identify potential security threats and develop high-level mitigation plans.
• Advisory Role: Provide expert advice to production executives on security matters, ensuring informed decision-making at the highest levels.
• Emergency Response Planning: Develop and implement emergency response plans, including evacuation procedures and incident reporting protocols. Oversee regular drills and training sessions.
• Government and Military Coordination: Liaise with government security agencies, including the State Department and military, to ensure cooperation and support for production security. Obtain necessary permits and ensure compliance with government regulations.
• Technology Integration: Advise on the implementation and management of advanced security technologies such as surveillance cameras, access control systems, and communication tools to enhance on-site security.
• Asset Protection: Develop and enforce protocols for the protection of valuable production assets, including equipment, vehicles, and intellectual property.
• Travel Security: Plan and coordinate security for high-profile cast and crew travel, including transportation, accommodations, and location scouting.
• Incident Management: Respond to high-level security incidents and emergencies, conducting investigations and implementing corrective actions. Maintain detailed incident reports.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Work with internal and external stakeholders, including production teams, cast, crew, and vendors, to promote a culture of security awareness and compliance.
• Compliance: Ensure all security practices comply with industry standards, legal requirements, and best practices. Stay updated on relevant security regulations and developments.

Required Experience & EducationOne of the Following:

• Option A:
• 2 years of experience performing security-related work exclusively in motion picture production as a department head, foreperson, or in a production security position;
• Option B
• 500 workdays in another crew position within motion picture production, providing the candidate with extensive security-related knowledge, experience, and expertise in minimizing safety risks to employees and the general public;
• Option C:
• 5 years of senior-level experience in security-related work with primary responsibility for security in another industry. This includes strategic roles such as executive of Security or equivalent, with extensive experience in federal, state government, law enforcement or military.

Additional Requirements:

• Training and Certification in CPP, PSP, or equivalent, with specialized training in film industry security, risk assessment, emergency response, and crisis management.
• Able to travel and work on-site for extended durations. Willing to work in remote and challenging locations.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice, Security Management, or a related field.
• Over 5 years in senior security advisory roles, preferably in film and TV production or related industries, with experience advising senior executives.
• Experience with government security agencies, including the State Department and military, and familiarity with security technologies like surveillance systems and access control.
• Extensive knowledge of security protocols, emergency response planning, and strategic risk assessment, including conducting security training and awareness programs.
• Strong understanding of security challenges specific to film and TV production environments.

Desired Attributes:

• Attention to Detail: Meticulous attention to detail in identifying and mitigating security risks.
• Problem-Solving Skills: Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to think critically and respond quickly in high-pressure situations.
• Communication Skills: Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to effectively convey security protocols to diverse teams.
• Leadership: Proven leadership abilities with experience managing security personnel and coordinating with multiple stakeholders.
• Adaptability: Ability to adapt to the dynamic and fast-paced nature of film and TV production environments.

Specifics
Job Type: Contract
Pay Range: $375-$500/day DOE
Schedule:

• May require some nights and weekends
• May vary depending on the needs of productions

Work Location:

• On Location

Background Check:

• Reel Solutions, LLC will conduct a Background or Reference Check (or both). Prospective employees must agree to cooperate fully in those procedures, and any offer of employment will be subject to the Company’s approving the outcome of those checks, in the sole discretion of the Company.

Reel Solutions, LLC is an equal opportunity employer which seeks to provide employment opportunities regardless of gender or gender identity, race, religion, age, citizenship, sexual orientation, disability status, or marital status.
Thank you for your interest in Reel Solutions, LLC. This job description does not constitute a contract of employment and Reel Solutions, LLC may exercise its employment-at-will rights at any time.
While we are pleased that you wish to join our team, we ask that you do not contact Reel Solutions, LLC staff regarding the status of your application. Due to the large amount of resumes we receive, we cannot respond to individual status inquiries. Our HR Department will contact you if we have questions or if we decide to move forward with your application.
Additionally, this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee.
Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice. Once again, thank you for your interest in Reel Solutions, LLC.
Reel Solutions, LLC - 15303 Ventura Boulevard, Suite 1080, Sherman Oaks, CA 91403
Company's website: www.reel.inc
Job Type: Contract
Pay: $275.00-$500.00 per day
Application question(s):

• Are you at least 18 years of age and can you provide verification of that?
• Are you able to work a flexible schedule?
• Do you have a Smartphone (i Phone or Android)?
• What is your highest level of education?
• Do you have your own reliable personal vehicle to travel to various job sites?
• Do you have ownership in another business? (Yes/No) If yes, please indicate the name of the business.
• Are you willing to undergo a background check in accordance with local law and regulations?
• Are you able to travel and work on-site for extended durations. Are you willing to work in remote and challenging locations.
• Do you have 2 years of experience performing security-related work exclusively in motion picture production as a department head, foreperson, or in a production security position?
• Do you have Training and Certification in CPP, PSP, or equivalent, with specialized training in film industry security, risk assessment, emergency response, and crisis management?
• Have you worked 500 workdays in another crew position within motion picture production, which provides extensive security-related knowledge, experience, and expertise to minimize security risks to performers and crew?
• If hired, can you present evidence of your Canadian citizenship or proof of your legal right to live and work in Canada?
• Do you have a CURRENT, VALID DRIVER'S LICENSE issued by your Province or any other Province?
• In what City and Province do you reside at this time?
• Have you been employed as a Police Officer or Military Police?

Work Location: In person