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Ford Energy

Security Shift Lead

Ford Energy
onsite senior full-time $86,600-$144,900 Glendale
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First indexed 24 Apr 2026

Description

Job Description

Ford Energy is a newly formed, wholly-owned subsidiary of Ford Motor Company dedicated to accelerating U.S. energy independence. Leveraging Ford’s century of manufacturing excellence and world-class battery energy storage systems (BESS) technology, Ford Energy designs, manufactures, and services grid-scale and commercial DC battery energy storage systems (BESS).

Responsibilities

As a Security Shift Lead, you will supervise security operations for Ford Energy, including staffing requirements, access control, CCTV monitoring, investigations, and emergency support. You will also oversee day-to-day security operations, including contract security personnel, and enforce the Service Level Agreement with the provider.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Supervising a team of direct and matrix reports
  • Overseeing day-to-day security operations, including contract security personnel
  • Enforcing the Service Level Agreement with the provider
  • Assisting with risk assessments of sites to determine if the operational model is adequate for site integrity
  • Responding to security incidents, including medical, behavioral, trespassing, accidents, suspicious activity, thefts, etc.
  • Assisting with special projects and security initiatives, including GAO audits, daily plant walks, etc.

Qualifications

To be successful in this role, you will need:

  • A Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in a relevant field
  • Minimum 6 years’ experience in law enforcement or military
  • 4 years’ experience leading and developing teams
  • Highly motivated, hands-on, self-starter with ability to think creatively and operate in a dynamic, ambiguous environment
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and oral
  • Ability to multitask, strong problem-solving, and conflict management skills

Salary

This position is a salary grade 7 and ranges from $86,600-$144,900. Final determination of salary grade will be based on candidate's skills and experience, and base salary will be set within the applicable range according to job scope, responsibility and competitive market value.

Benefits

  • Competitive compensation package including performance-based bonuses
  • Ford vehicle discounts
  • Opportunity to shape the energy strategy of one of the world's most iconic brands

Visa Sponsorship

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Company Background

As Ford establishes a wholly owned subsidiary focused on Battery Energy Storage Systems, this role will initially be employed by Ford and is expected to transition to the subsidiary within one year.

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