Executive Protection Specialist – C Suite Protection & Global Events Security

Ford Motor • Dearborn, MI

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Executive Protection Specialist 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. The role operates in domestic and international environments and requires strong judgment, adaptability, discretion, and professionalism.

The specialist provides protection during executives’ daily activities, business travel, and special events; conducts security advance work; coordinates travel and security operations with internal teams and external partners; and maintains readiness for emergencies and changing security conditions. The position is hybrid. Candidates within commuting distance of a Ford hub may be required to work onsite four or more days per week. Extensive travel, often on short notice, 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.
• Experience operating in international environments and varied cultural settings.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; ability to remain calm and decisive under pressure.
• High emotional intelligence and ability to interact respectfully with executives, family members, and staff.
• Discretion, trustworthiness, and ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
• Attention to detail and a proactive, mission-focused mindset.
• Willingness to work extended hours, weekends, and holidays as needed, and travel extensively, often on short notice.
• Valid driver’s license and passport, and ability to meet company security clearance standards.
• High physical fitness and personal readiness for demanding operational environments.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States; employment eligibility verification is required at hire.

Nice To Haves

• Prior 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 to ensure safe and efficient movements.
• Coordinate with advance and logistics teams, aviation, corporate security, and local law enforcement as necessary.
• 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.

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.
• Adoption and surrogacy expense reimbursement, fertility treatments, and other family-building benefits.
• 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