Specialist, Executive Protection

Use your law enforcement or military experience to protect Ford executives in a less stressful environment. As a Specialist, Executive Protection, you will plan and conduct comprehensive security advances and execute protective operations for Ford principals worldwide.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct site surveys, route assessments, and threat evaluations for domestic and international events
• Develop security plans, contingency protocols, and advance reports; audit and refine plans for effectiveness
• Provide close protection during movements and public engagements, including secure transportation with defensive/evasive driving
• Collect and analyze threat intelligence; identify and mitigate risks to the principal
• Coordinate logistics, liaise with law enforcement and vendors, and deliver clear briefings and reports
• Remain on-call and flexible for irregular hours/travel; operate independently under pressure with sound judgment

Qualifications:

• 7+ years of executive protection experience, including close protection of high-profile principals
• Expertise in security advance planning, protective intelligence, secure transportation, and contingency planning
• Defensive/evasive driving and firearms proficiency
• Emergency medical field care capability
• Strong communication skills, tech-savvy, and solid organizational and project management skills
• Ability to solve problems and perform under high-stress, ambiguous conditions
• Self-motivated, works independently with minimal supervision
• Excellent physical condition; capable of sustained physical exertion
• Must pass a comprehensive background investigation

Benefits:

• Immediate medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
• Flexible family care days, paid parental leave, new parent ramp-up programs, subsidized back-up child care, and more
• Family building benefits, including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, fertility treatments, and more
• Vehicle discount program for employees and family members, and management leases
• Tuition assistance
• Established and active employee resource groups
• Paid time off for individual and team community service
• A generous schedule of paid holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year's Day
• Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time