Specialist, Executive Protection

Use the people skills and problem-solving skills you developed during your law enforcement or military career in an environment with less stress and less risk. We are supported by the Global Security leadership team in Dearborn and that ensures our team is professional and well-trained -- for example, the quarterly firearms training means we can maintain firearms proficiency and get paid for it!

Leverage your professional law enforcement or military experience into a rewarding second chapter at Ford.

In this position…

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Executive Protection Specialist to join our elite protective services team. In this role, you will serve as a critical member of our global executive protection program, with primary responsibility for planning and conducting comprehensive security advances and executing protective operations for our principals at the highest level of professionalism and discretion.

The ideal candidate is a seasoned protection professional who combines tactical expertise with polished interpersonal skills, sound judgment, and an unwavering commitment to service. You will have a demonstrated history of delivering discrete, world-class protective services and will thrive in dynamic, fast-paced, and often ambiguous environments - both domestically and internationally.

The successful candidate will join a team committed to operational excellence, sound judgment, and the highest levels of personal and professional integrity.

We made history and now we work to transform the future - for our customers, our communities and our families. You'll see your work on the road every day, helping people move freely and pursue their dreams. At Ford, you can build more than vehicles. Come build what matters.

What you'll do…

Protective Operations & Advance Work

* Plan and execute security advances (site surveys, route/venue/threat assessments) for domestic and international principal movements and events

* Develop advance reports, security plans, and contingency protocols; 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 (travel, lodging, itineraries) and liaise with law enforcement, venue security, vendors, and cross-functional teams

* Deliver clear briefings and reports to leadership while maintaining strict confidentiality

* Remain on-call and flexible for irregular hours/travel; operate independently under pressure with sound judgment

* Perform duties under stressful conditions and in frequently ambiguous environments while maintaining composure and sound decision-making

* Available on-call, including evenings/weekends/holidays

* Able to travel domestically/internationally, often on short notice

What you'll do…

Protective Operations & Advance Work

* Plan and execute security advances (site surveys, route/venue/threat assessments) for domestic and international principal movements and events

* Develop advance reports, security plans, and contingency protocols; 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 (travel, lodging, itineraries) and liaise with law enforcement, venue security, vendors, and cross-functional teams

* Deliver clear briefings and reports to leadership while maintaining strict confidentiality

* Remain on-call and flexible for irregular hours/travel; operate independently under pressure with sound judgment

* Perform duties under stressful conditions and in frequently ambiguous environments while maintaining composure and sound decision-making

* Available on-call, including evenings/weekends/holidays

* Able to travel domestically/internationally, often on short notice