Elite Executive Protection Specialist - Global Events & C‑Suite

Ford; Dearborn (MI); Hybrid; USD 99,000 - 166,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

PTO

Holidays

Tuition assistance

Vehicle discount

Family benefits

Job summary

Ford is seeking an Executive Protection Specialist to safeguard company executives and families through proactive planning and discreet execution. The role requires professionalism, adaptability, and the ability to operate in domestic and international environments.

Prior experience in executive protection and security operations is essential. The position involves protective services, security advances, secure transportation, and coordination with security leadership.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years of executive protection, law enforcement, military, or specialized security experience.
• Prior experience supporting senior executives or high-net-worth individuals in domestic and international contexts.
• LEOSA certification or eligibility (preferred) and CPR/AED/first aid (required).
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree preferred in Criminal Justice, Security Management, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Provide protective services for executives and family members during daily activities, travel, and events.
• Conduct security advance work to assess routes, venues, and sites for safety and logistics.
• Implement complex security measures in coordination with leadership.
• Drive and maintain secure transportation for principals; ensure readiness.
• Maintain situational awareness and monitor for threats or suspicious activity.
• Support domestic and international travel details for safe movements.
• Coordinate with advance, logistics, aviation, corporate security, and law enforcement.

Skills

Executive protection

Advanced driving

Threat assessment

Advance planning

Security operations

International travel

Discretion

Communication skills

Education

Associate degree

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Ford is seeking an Executive Protection Specialist to safeguard company executives and families through proactive planning and discreet execution. The role requires professionalism, adaptability, and the ability to operate in domestic and international environments.

Prior experience in executive protection and security operations is essential. The position involves protective services, security advances, secure transportation, and coordination with security leadership.