Director, Security Operations & Remote Events – West Coast
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Director, Security Operations & Remote Events – West Coast
ESPN | Posted Mar 13 | Full‑time | California | Negotiable | Master (>10 yrs)
Job Summary The Director provides strategic leadership and analytical oversight for the development, implementation, and continuous advancement of Disney’s security policies, procedures, ESPN Operations, and broader TWDC operations. This role ensures security approaches remain aligned with business priorities, evolving risk landscapes, and organizational expectations.
The director leads security vendor strategy, including performance management, training compliance, and adherence to TWDC standards, local and state regulatory requirements. In support of ESPN’s Remote Events, the director deploys and directs security resources for any live event for which ESPN has rights or is gathering sports content for distribution.
The role directs operational, administrative, fiscal, investigative, and protective functions across the West Coast Properties, strengthening operational readiness and ensuring consistent protection of people, facilities, and productions.
Strategic Leadership & Team Development
Provide strategic leadership, coaching, and development for Security Operations overseeing security of the Los Angeles Production Center and NFL Studios.
Ensure clear operational standards, role clarity, and consistent execution across all studio environments.
Threat Management & Resource Deployment
Oversee security planning and operations for ESPN events, including approval of all security and emergency response plans, risk analysis, and ensuring appropriate security equipment and systems are fully operational.
Serve as the primary intelligence liaison, acting as ESPN Security’s Intelligence Officer and coordinating with the Disney Global Security Threat Analysis Unit.
Manage strategic and financial accountability, operating within corporate strategies and policies while maintaining responsibility for unit budgets and cost management.
Operational & Fiscal Stewardship
Partner with the Sr. Director Security Operations and Finance to strategically plan and manage the annual operating budget, ensuring fiscally responsible decision‑making for supply chain needs, vendor performance, overtime oversight, and 24/7 staffing models.
Oversee all administrative, fiscal, and operational activities supporting the West Coast Portfolio, ensuring a strong security posture.
Protection of People, Productions & Facilities
Direct daily security operations to protect employees, guests, facilities, studios, news operations, productions, and Data Centers.
Maintain high standards of internal and external security engagement to ensure a safe, compliant, and resilient environment.
Technology Integration & Security Infrastructure
Partner with Global Security Technology to strengthen the security ecosystem through effective use of CCTV systems, Lenel access control, and other Disney security technologies.
Lead the implementation and optimization of the Visitor Management System integrated with D3, focusing on restricting unauthorized access and proactively identifying individuals who pose potential risks to TWDC.
Qualifications
10+ years of experience in the security field.
5+ years of experience leading an organization of similar scale within a fast‑paced, multi‑national environment.
Expertise in remote and temporary facility security, including event‑specific risks and industry best practices.
Working knowledge of police, fire, medical, and other emergency service provider procedures.
Expert communication skills, tailoring messages to diverse audiences.
Trusted business partner who earns stakeholder confidence and secures team building.
Strong initiative; highly organized, intuitive, collaborative, and able to excel in a dynamic, fast‑paced environment.
Robust financial acumen and analytical skills to assess exposure to loss and evaluate risk‑control strategies.
Build trust through mutual respect and transparent communication.
Proven ability to communicate complex organizational and human‑resource issues effectively.
Comfortable managing multiple priorities and navigating complex situations with sound judgment.
Some travel required.
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree.
Experience overseeing security operations for television production environments.
Experience coordinating with a third‑party security vendor.
Law enforcement experience in major event planning.
Investigative or intelligence experience supporting risk mitigation.
The hiring range for this position in Los Angeles, CA is $126,800 - $170,000 per year. The base pay offered will take into account internal equity and may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region, job‑related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A bonus and/or long‑term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and other benefits, depending on the level and position offered.
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Job Summary The Director provides strategic leadership and analytical oversight for the development, implementation, and continuous advancement of Disney’s security policies, procedures, ESPN Operations, and broader TWDC operations. This role ensures security approaches remain aligned with business priorities, evolving risk landscapes, and organizational expectations.
The director leads security vendor strategy, including performance management, training compliance, and adherence to TWDC standards, local and state regulatory requirements. In support of ESPN’s Remote Events, the director deploys and directs security resources for any live event for which ESPN has rights or is gathering sports content for distribution.
The role directs operational, administrative, fiscal, investigative, and protective functions across the West Coast Properties, strengthening operational readiness and ensuring consistent protection of people, facilities, and productions.
Strategic Leadership & Team Development
Provide strategic leadership, coaching, and development for Security Operations overseeing security of the Los Angeles Production Center and NFL Studios.
Ensure clear operational standards, role clarity, and consistent execution across all studio environments.
Threat Management & Resource Deployment
Oversee security planning and operations for ESPN events, including approval of all security and emergency response plans, risk analysis, and ensuring appropriate security equipment and systems are fully operational.
Serve as the primary intelligence liaison, acting as ESPN Security’s Intelligence Officer and coordinating with the Disney Global Security Threat Analysis Unit.
Manage strategic and financial accountability, operating within corporate strategies and policies while maintaining responsibility for unit budgets and cost management.
Operational & Fiscal Stewardship
Partner with the Sr. Director Security Operations and Finance to strategically plan and manage the annual operating budget, ensuring fiscally responsible decision‑making for supply chain needs, vendor performance, overtime oversight, and 24/7 staffing models.
Oversee all administrative, fiscal, and operational activities supporting the West Coast Portfolio, ensuring a strong security posture.
Protection of People, Productions & Facilities
Direct daily security operations to protect employees, guests, facilities, studios, news operations, productions, and Data Centers.
Maintain high standards of internal and external security engagement to ensure a safe, compliant, and resilient environment.
Technology Integration & Security Infrastructure
Partner with Global Security Technology to strengthen the security ecosystem through effective use of CCTV systems, Lenel access control, and other Disney security technologies.
Lead the implementation and optimization of the Visitor Management System integrated with D3, focusing on restricting unauthorized access and proactively identifying individuals who pose potential risks to TWDC.
Qualifications
10+ years of experience in the security field.
5+ years of experience leading an organization of similar scale within a fast‑paced, multi‑national environment.
Expertise in remote and temporary facility security, including event‑specific risks and industry best practices.
Working knowledge of police, fire, medical, and other emergency service provider procedures.
Expert communication skills, tailoring messages to diverse audiences.
Trusted business partner who earns stakeholder confidence and secures team building.
Strong initiative; highly organized, intuitive, collaborative, and able to excel in a dynamic, fast‑paced environment.
Robust financial acumen and analytical skills to assess exposure to loss and evaluate risk‑control strategies.
Build trust through mutual respect and transparent communication.
Proven ability to communicate complex organizational and human‑resource issues effectively.
Comfortable managing multiple priorities and navigating complex situations with sound judgment.
Some travel required.
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree.
Experience overseeing security operations for television production environments.
Experience coordinating with a third‑party security vendor.
Law enforcement experience in major event planning.
Investigative or intelligence experience supporting risk mitigation.
The hiring range for this position in Los Angeles, CA is $126,800 - $170,000 per year. The base pay offered will take into account internal equity and may vary depending on the candidate’s geographic region, job‑related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors. A bonus and/or long‑term incentive units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to the full range of medical, financial, and other benefits, depending on the level and position offered.
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