Specialist, Executive Protection

Ford • Dearborn, MI

2d • $99,100 - $166,200 • Hybrid

About The 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.

Requirements

• 7+ years of executive protection experience, including close protection of Governors, Federal officials, or comparable high-profile principals in a law enforcement setting
• Proven expertise in security advance planning and core protection disciplines: protective intelligence, secure transportation, advance/logistics coordination, contingency planning, and domestic/international travel security
• Defensive/evasive driving and firearms proficiency
• Emergency medical field care capability
• Strong communication skills (written/verbal) across all organizational levels
• Tech-savvy, with ability to produce polished reports and presentations
• Solid organizational and project management skills
• Ability to solve problems and perform under high-stress, ambiguous conditions
• Self-motivated, works independently with minimal supervision
• Excellent physical condition; capable of sustained physical exertion
• Must pass a comprehensive background investigation

Nice To Haves

• LEOSA / HR 218 Firearm Qualification
• Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) or Paramedic Certification

Responsibilities

• 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

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

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