Executive Protection Specialist

1w1 week ago

Ford Motor Company

Dearborn, US · Full-time · $99,100 – $166,200

About this role

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. Reporting to the Manager, Executive Protection, this role ensures the comprehensive safety, security, and privacy of company executives and their families. It demands exceptional professionalism, discretion, and high emotional intelligence in complex corporate environments.

The Executive Protection Specialist handles all aspects of protective operations, domestic and international, including detailed advance planning, secure transportation coordination, and rapid incident response. Coordinate comprehensive risk assessments, threat mitigation strategies, and protective protocols aligned with corporate standards. Plan protective operations for major corporate events, board meetings, and executive travel.

Work with other Executive Protection team members assigned to corporate leadership and family members, fostering a high-performing team culture. Supported by the Global Security leadership team, ensuring the team is professional and well-trained. Collaborate with internal Ford teams and external agencies like law enforcement for special events.

Leverage professional law enforcement or military experience into a rewarding second chapter at Ford. Quarterly firearms training maintains proficiency and is paid. Accelerate your career potential as Ford defines tomorrow’s transportation with incredible plans for the future of mobility.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
5+ years of experience in law enforcement or 5+ years military experience
1+ years of experience utilizing Microsoft Windows and Office applications
2+ years of experience in an Executive Protection capacity
Experience in executive protection and risk assessment
Proven ability to work with teams across diverse environments and jurisdictions
Exceptional professionalism, discretion, and high emotional intelligence

Responsibilities

Plan, coordinate, and oversee secure movements, events, and travel for executives domestically and internationally
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
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
Ensure full compliance with all applicable federal, state, firearm, and security regulations
Produce detailed operational plans, post-incident reports, advance briefs, and situational summaries
Collaborate with internal teams and external agencies to plan and execute security for special events

Benefits

Supported by Global Security leadership team ensuring professional and well-trained operations
Quarterly firearms training to maintain proficiency and get paid for it
Environment with less stress and less risk than law enforcement or military career
Rewarding second chapter leveraging law enforcement or military experience