Global Operations - Head of Global Safety & Security

Company: Creative Artists Agency
Location: Los Angeles
Posted on: May 4, 2025

Job Description:

Global Operations - Head of Global Safety & Security page is loadedGlobal Operations - Head of Global Safety & SecurityApply locations Los Angeles, CA time type Full time posted on Posted 2 Days Ago job requisition id JR7569Job DescriptionWho We AreCreative Artists Agency (CAA) is the leading entertainment and sports agency, with global expertise in filmed and live entertainment, digital media, publishing, sponsorship sales and endorsements, media finance, consumer investing, fashion, trademark licensing, and philanthropy. Distinguished by its culture of collaboration and exceptional client service, CAA's diverse workforce identifies, innovates, and amplifies opportunities for the people and organizations that shape culture and inspire the world. The trailblazer of the agency business, CAA was the first to build a sports business, create an investment bank, launch a venture fund, found technology start-up companies, establish a philanthropic arm, build a business in China, and form a brand marketing services division, among other innovations. Named Most Valuable Sports Agency by Forbes for eight consecutive years, CAA represents more than 2,000 of the world's top athletes in football, baseball, basketball, hockey, soccer, in addition to coaches, on-air broadcasters, and sports personalities and works in the areas of broadcast rights, corporate marketing initiatives, social impact, and sports properties for sales and sponsorship opportunities. Founded in 1975, CAA is headquartered in Los Angeles, and has offices in New York, Nashville, Memphis, Chicago, Miami, London, Munich, Geneva, Stockholm, Shanghai, and Beijing, among other locations globally.Position Summary:Lead CAA's Global Safety & Security organization-encompassing physical security operations, security systems (technology), corporate health and safety/EHS, crisis management, emergency preparedness, threat management, investigations, global intelligence, and other aspects of business resilience. Oversee and ensure unified focus on protecting CAA's employees, property, events, and critical business operations. Serve as a resource for our executives, agents, employees, clients, partners and vendors to ensure a safe and secure working environment. Drive strategic technological and physical problem solving for safety and security. Proactively mitigate threats to reduce risk, effectively manage incidents, and communicate at all levels of the organization in service of educating, informing, and supporting data-driven decision-making.Responsibilities

• Oversee and Manage CAA's Global Safety & Security organization.
• Refine and oversee Incident Assessment Team/crisis management processes and serve as the Incident Commander for CAA IAT during a major company impacted incidents.
• Ensure program maturity and full compliance with Workplace Violence Prevention Program requirements.
• Oversee emergency mass communications systems, tools, and message deployment.
• Mature global intelligence and international traveler Duty of Care programing.
• Oversee Threat Assessment & Management activities, database management, intervention strategies, and leadership briefings.
• Ensure emergency preparedness & response across all CAA offices.
• Oversee investigations to ensure compliance with policies, processes, and documentation requirements.
• Mature and refine standard operating procedures across all areas.
• Provide security technology design for new real estate project build-outs.
• Establish and implement global safety & security standards in all areas covered by the department.
• Determine the probability of security-related incidents and threats to develop appropriate strategies consistent with sound business judgment and internal controls to prevent negative impacts on CAA executives, agents, employees and clients.
• Handle communications for consistency, effectiveness, and efficiency. Ensuring the right information is getting to the right people at the right time.
• Ensure the implementation of global EHS programs in alignment with local and federal requirements and best-practice.
• Build and foster credible relationships with federal, state, and local law enforcement and all relevant government agencies.
• Benchmark with peer companies; stay on the leading-edge of technologies and best-practice to ensure efficiency and effectiveness of program activities.
• Develop long-term strategies for safety and security programs with increased efficiencies and technological innovations.
• Plan and manage all activities relating to maintenance, upgrades, and improvements to physical and digital security systems.
• Develop and implement branding initiatives and security awareness campaigns to all levels of employees. Act as the main resource and communicator for safety and security initiatives and ongoing practices. Training employees on security and safety matters.
• Manage CAA's personnel, vendors and financial goals by developing and managing budgets, controlling and reducing costs, optimizing use of assets, tracking key performance indicators for vendors and metrics for threats and issues.
• Coordinate the organization's physical security requirements with cross-functional stakeholders, including immediate requirements as well as long term planning, design, and construction projects.
• Coordinate with the events team for security staffing as required for after-hours and offsite events.Qualifications
  • Minimum eight plus (8+) years' experience in a responsible corporate security or safety capacity. This requirement could be met with a combination of specific academic training and professional work experience.
  • Strong public speaking skills with ability to command an audience
  • Experience leading and educating on the importance of safety and security
  • Demonstrated ability to build relationships and develop solutions to complex problems
  • High degree of organizational awareness and negotiating skills
  • Ability to travel regularlyPreferred Qualifications
    • Previous experience in law enforcement, fire department or military
    • Previous work in the entertainment, hospitality, or with a high-net worth client base
    • Bachelor's degree
    • Advanced understanding of security technologies or systems (e.g., access control, video management systems, data analysis, metrics and data visualization).Location: This is an on-site role based out of our Los Angeles office, requiring 5 days a week in office.CompensationThe annual base salary for this position is in the range of $305,000 - $315,000 in Los Angeles . This position is also eligible for benefits and a discretionary bonus. Ultimately, the salary may vary based upon, but not limited to, relevant experience, time in the role, business sector, and geographic location, among other criteria. Please talk with a CAA Recruiter to learn more.Creative Artists Agency, LLC (the "Company") is committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate on the basis of race (inclusive of traits historically associated with race, including hair texture and protective hairstyles), color, religion, creed, gender or sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical conditions), national origin, ancestry, age, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, family and medical care leave status, military or veteran status, marital status, family status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, political affiliation, an employee's or their dependent's reproductive health decision making (e.g., the decision to use or access a particular drug, device or medical service), or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.The Company also complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable state and local laws with regard to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities.CAA does not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters unless they were contractually engaged by CAA to provide candidates for a specified opening. Any such employment agency, person or entity that submits an unsolicited resume does so with the acknowledgement and agreement that CAA will have the right to hire that applicant at its discretion without any fee owed to the submitting employment agency, person or entity.Similar Jobs (9)Brand Consulting - Director, Experientiallocations 2 Locations time type Full time posted on Posted 30+ Days AgoHuman Resources - Senior HR Business Partnerlocations Los Angeles, CA time type Full time posted on Posted 30+ Days AgoDigital Media - Advisory Executivelocations Los Angeles, CA time type Full time posted on Posted Yesterday
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