Executive Protection Specialist – C Suite Protection & Global Events Security

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, and Rx

Parental leave and family care days

Vehicle discount program

Tuition assistance

Employee resource groups

Paid time off for community service

Paid holidays

Vacation time purchase option

Job summary

Ford is seeking an Executive Protection Specialist to safeguard senior executives and family members through proactive planning and discreet execution. The role requires expertise in executive protection operations, threat assessment, and highly professional conduct across domestic and international settings.

The candidate should have 5+ years of executive protection experience, LEOSA/ CPR qualifications, and a degree in Criminal Justice or Security Management.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years of executive protection, law enforcement, military, or security experience.
• Experience supporting senior executives or high-net-worth individuals in domestic/international settings.
• LEOSA certification preferred; CPR/AED and first aid certification required.
• Education: Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice, Security Management, or related field; equivalent professional experience accepted.

Responsibilities

• Provide protective services for executives and family members during daily activities and events.
• Perform security advance work to assess routes, venues, hotels, and event sites.
• Implement security measures and contingency plans with leadership.
• Drive and maintain secure transportation for principals; keep vehicles mission-ready.
• Maintain situational awareness and monitor for threats or suspicious activity.
• Support domestic and international travel planning for safe, efficient movements.
• Coordinate with advance/logistics teams, aviation, and local law enforcement as needed.
• Handle sensitive information with confidentiality and professionalism.
• Maintain readiness for emergencies and rapid deployment.
• Conduct post-operation debriefs and suggest improvements.
• Represent the program with discretion and professionalism.

Skills

Executive protection operations

Risk assessment

Advance planning

Discretion & professionalism

Interpersonal skills

Education

Associate’s or Bachelor’s in Criminal Justice/Security

Job description

Bring your people skills and problem-solving abilities to a rewarding opportunity at Ford. With support from the Global Security leadership team in Dearborn, our team is professional, well-trained, and committed to creating a safe environment.

In this position…

The Executive Protection Specialist – C Suite Protection & Global Events Security is responsible for ensuring the safety, security, and privacy of company executives and their family members through proactive planning, executive protection, and discreet operational execution. This role requires a highly professional, adaptable, and skilled security specialist capable of operating effectively in both domestic and international environments.

The ideal candidate possesses a strong background in executive protection operations, demonstrates exceptional judgment under pressure, and upholds the highest levels of discretion and professionalism.

What you'll do…

• Provide protective services for executives and family members during daily activities, business travel, and special events.

• Conduct thorough security advance work to assess routes, venues, hotels, and event sites for safety and logistics.

• Implement complex security measures and contingency plans in coordination with the Executive Protection Supervisor and Corporate Security leadership.

• Drive and maintain secure transportation for the principal; ensure vehicles are clean, fueled, and mission-ready.

• Maintain constant situational awareness and monitor surroundings for potential threats or suspicious activity.

• Support the execution of domestic and international travel details, ensuring safe and efficient movements.

• Coordinate closely with advance and logistics teams, aviation, corporate security, and local law enforcement, as necessary.

• Always handle sensitive information with confidentiality and professionalism.

• Maintain readiness for rapid deployment, emergencies, and changing security conditions.

• Conduct post-operation debriefs and provide input on operational improvements and threat awareness.

• Represent the Executive Protection program with discretion, courtesy, and professionalism consistent with corporate standards.

You’ll have…

• Minimum 5+ years of executive protection, law enforcement, military, or specialized security experience, preferably in a corporate or high-profile environment.

• Prior experience supporting senior executives, high-net-worth individuals, or families having conducted both domestic and international security advances.

Certifications:

• LEOSA certification or eligibility (preferred)

• CPR/AED and first aid certification (required)

• Advanced medical, defensive/evasive driving, and surveillance detection training (preferred) Education: Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice, Security Management, or related field preferred; equivalent professional experience accepted. Skills & Competencies

• Proficient in executive protection tactics, threat assessment, and situational awareness.

• Skilled in advance planning, route selection, and secure travel coordination.

• Trained in defensive/evasive driving and emergency response.

• Strong understanding of communications security, GPS, and protective equipment.

• Experience operating across international environments and varied cultural settings

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• Calm and decisive under pressure; able to respond effectively to emergencies.

• High emotional intelligence and ability to interact respectfully with executives, family members, and staff.

• Discreet, trustworthy, and capable of maintaining strict confidentiality.

• Detail-oriented with a proactive, mission-focused mindset. Additional Requirements

• Must be willing to work extended hours, weekends, and holidays as needed.

• Must be able to travel extensively, often on short notice.

• Maintain a valid driver’s license, passport, and ability to meet company security clearance standards.

• Maintain high levels of physical fitness and personal readiness for demanding operational environments.

This position is reserved for professionals of exceptional character, operational capability, and personal integrity. Only those who meet the highest standards of executive protection excellence will be considered.

As an established global company, we offer the benefit of choice. You can choose what your Ford future will look like: will your story span the globe, or keep you close to home? Will your career be a deep dive into what you love, or a series of new teams and new skills? Will you be a leader, a changemaker, a technical expert, a culture builder…or all of the above? No matter what you choose, we offer a work life that works for you, including:

• 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.

This position is a salary grade 8 and ranges from $99,100-$166,200.

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.

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Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Candidates for positions with Ford Motor Company must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status or protected veteran status. In the United States, if you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability, please call 1-888-336-0660.

This position is hybrid. Candidates who are in commuting distance to a Ford hub location may be required to be onsite four or more days per week. #LI-Hybrid

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