Executive Protection Specialist – C Suite Protection & Global Events Security

Ford • Dearborn, MI

3d • $99,100 - $166,200 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Executive Protection Specialist – C Suite Protection & Global Events Security ensures the safety, security, and privacy of company executives and their family members through proactive planning, executive protection, and discreet operations. The role operates in domestic and international environments and requires professionalism, adaptability, sound judgment under pressure, and discretion.

The specialist provides protection during executives’ daily activities, business travel, and special events; conducts security advance work; implements security measures and contingency plans; and supports safe transportation and travel. The role coordinates with executive protection, corporate security, advance and logistics teams, aviation, and local law enforcement as needed. It also involves maintaining operational readiness, protecting sensitive information, contributing to post-operation debriefs, and representing the Executive Protection program professionally.

This is a hybrid position. Candidates within commuting distance of a Ford hub may be required to work onsite four or more days per week. Extensive travel, including short-notice travel, and extended hours, weekends, and holidays may be required.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of executive protection, law enforcement, military, or specialized security experience.
• CPR/AED and first aid certification.
• Proficiency in executive protection tactics, threat assessment, and situational awareness.
• Skill in advance planning, route selection, and secure travel coordination.
• Training in defensive/evasive driving and emergency response.
• Understanding of communications security, GPS, and protective equipment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; calm and decisive response under pressure.
• High emotional intelligence and ability to interact respectfully with executives, family members, and staff.
• Discretion, trustworthiness, and ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
• Detail-oriented, proactive, mission-focused approach.
• Willingness to work extended hours, weekends, and holidays as needed.
• Ability to travel extensively, often on short notice.
• Valid driver's license and passport, and ability to meet company security clearance standards.
• Ability to maintain high physical fitness and personal readiness for demanding operational environments.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a corporate or high-profile environment.
• Experience supporting senior executives, high-net-worth individuals, or families, including domestic and international security advances.
• LEOSA certification or eligibility.
• Advanced medical, defensive/evasive driving, and surveillance detection training.
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice, Security Management, or a related field; equivalent professional experience is accepted.

Responsibilities

• Provide protective services for executives and family members during daily activities, business travel, and special events.
• Conduct security advance work to assess routes, venues, hotels, and event sites for safety and logistics.
• Implement security measures and contingency plans in coordination with the Executive Protection Supervisor and Corporate Security leadership.
• Drive and maintain secure transportation for the principal, keeping vehicles clean, fueled, and mission-ready.
• Maintain situational awareness and monitor surroundings for potential threats or suspicious activity.
• Support domestic and international travel details and ensure safe, efficient movements.
• Coordinate with advance and logistics teams, aviation, corporate security, and local law enforcement as necessary.
• Handle sensitive information confidentially and professionally.
• 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.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed