Specialist, Executive Protection

Use the people skills and problem-solving skills you developed during your law enforcement or military career in an environment with less stress and less risk. We are supported by the Global Security leadership team in Dearborn and that ensures our team is professional and well-trained -- for example, the quarterly firearms training means we can maintain firearms proficiency and get paid for it! Leverage your professional law enforcement or military experience into a rewarding second chapter at Ford. At Ford Motor Company, we believe freedom of movement drives human progress. We also believe in providing you with the freedom to define and realize your dreams. With our incredible plans for the future of mobility, we have a wide variety of opportunities for you to accelerate your career potential as you help us define tomorrow's transportation. In this position… Reporting to the Manager, Executive Protection, this critical role is dedicated to ensuring the comprehensive safety, security, and privacy of company executives and their families. The Executive Protection Specialist is responsible for all aspects of protective operations-domestic and international-including detailed advance planning, secure transportation coordination, and rapid incident response. This position demands exceptional professionalism, discretion, high emotional intelligence, and the capacity to maintain both operational excellence and strategic oversight within complex corporate and global environments. The ideal candidate is an experienced in executive protection, risk assessment, with a proven ability to work with teams across diverse environments and jurisdictions. We made history and now we work to transform the future - for our customers, our communities and our families. You'll see your work on the road every day, helping people move freely and pursue their dreams. At Ford, you can build more than vehicles. Come build what matters. What you'll do… * Working with other Executive Protection team members assigned to corporate leadership and family members, fostering a high-performing and accountable team culture * Plan, coordinate, and oversee secure movements, events, and travel for executives both domestically and internationally, managing complex travel logistics * Coordinate all phases of security advances, including venue assessments, route planning, logistics, and contingency planning * Coordinate comprehensive risk assessments, threat mitigation strategies, and protective protocols aligned with corporate security standards * Plan protective operations for major corporate events, board meetings, and executive travel initiatives * Maintain readiness for rapid deployment and immediate response to emerging threats or incidents, overseeing all aspects of critical incident management * Ensure full compliance with all applicable federal, state, firearm, and security regulations for the team * Produce detailed operational plans, post-incident reports, advance briefs, and situational summaries for executive and security leadership * Serve as a subject-matter expert and liaison during cross-functional planning and crisis management * Uphold the highest standards of professionalism, confidentiality, and discretion in all protective operations * Collaborate with internal Ford teams and external agencies (e.g., law enforcement, government officials) to plan and execute security for special events * Ensure accurate reporting, documentation, and timely escalation of all security-related matters * Identify physical security gaps through proactive initiatives and drive their resolution within protective operations * Coordinate the security and privacy of company classified and sensitive information related to protective services What you'll do… * Working with other Executive Protection team members assigned to corporate leadership and family members, fostering a high-performing and accountable team culture * Plan, coordinate, and oversee secure movements, events, and travel for executives both domestically and internationally, managing complex travel logistics * Coordinate all phases of security advances, including venue assessments, route planning, logistics, and contingency planning * Coordinate comprehensive risk assessments, threat mitigation strategies, and protective protocols aligned with corporate security standards * Plan protective operations for major corporate events, board meetings, and executive travel initiatives * Maintain readiness for rapid deployment and immediate response to emerging threats or incidents, overseeing all aspects of critical incident management * Ensure full compliance with all applicable federal, state, firearm, and security regulations for the team * Produce detailed operational plans, post-incident reports, advance briefs, and situational summaries for executive and security leadership * Serve as a subject-matter expert and liaison during cross-functional planning and crisis management * Uphold the highest standards of professionalism, confidentiality, and discretion in all protective operations * Collaborate with internal Ford teams and external agencies (e.g., law enforcement, government officials) to plan and execute security for special events * Ensure accurate reporting, documentation, and timely escalation of all security-related matters * Identify physical security gaps through proactive initiatives and drive their resolution within protective operations * Coordinate the security and privacy of company classified and sensitive information related to protective services

Created: 2026-04-15