Manufacturing Security Specialist

Use your law enforcement or military experience in a less stressful environment at Ford as a Manufacturing Security Specialist. You will deliver security strategies and industry best practices across our Wayne, Michigan Assembly manufacturing facilities.

Responsibilities:

• Provide on-site support to the manufacturing team, focusing on security and fire operations, staffing requirements, access control, CCTV monitoring, fire inspections, and emergency support.
• Identify and escalate physical security gaps through proactive security initiatives.
• Assist with investigations and oversee day-to-day security operations, including contract security personnel.
• Collaborate with internal Ford teams and external partners to plan for security coverage for special events.
• Monitor and analyze trends related to property loss or theft, implementing counter-measures as needed.
• Respond to emergency incidents, including medical, behavioral, fire, trespassing, accidents, suspicious activity, thefts, etc.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with internal teams to ensure unified alignment with all security and fire-related matters.

Qualifications:

• Minimum 5 years' experience in law enforcement, military, or security.
• Highly motivated, hands-on, self-starter with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to multi-task, strong problem-solving, conflict management skills.
• Outstanding interpersonal, team building, and communication skills.
• Available to work 24x7, 365 days a year.
• Strong Microsoft Office and computer skills.
• Must possess a Concealed Pistol License (CPL) and demonstrate firearm proficiency as a condition of hire.

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
• Family building benefits including adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, fertility treatments
• Vehicle discount program for employees and family members
• Tuition assistance
• Paid time off for individual and team community service
• Generous schedule of paid holidays
• Paid time off and the option to purchase additional vacation time