Executive Protection Specialist

Ford Motor Company

Specialist, Executive Protection in Ford's elite protective services team. Planning and conducting security operations for high-profile principals with professionalism and discretion.

Posted 7/14/2026full-timeDearborn • Missouri • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $99,100 - $166,200 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive expertise in executive protection, including security advance planning, close protection, and risk mitigation. Proficient in defensive driving, emergency medical care, and effective communication across various organizational levels.

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Executive Protection ExperienceSecurity Advance PlanningDefensive/Evasive DrivingThreat Intelligence AnalysisEmergency Medical Field Care

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Hard Skills

Close ProtectionContingency PlanningLogistics CoordinationSecure TransportationRisk MitigationThreat AssessmentProject ManagementReport WritingFirearms ProficiencyProblem Solving

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsSelf-MotivatedAbility to Work IndependentlyComposure Under PressureOrganizational Skills

Industry Keywords

Protective IntelligenceDomestic/International Travel SecurityLaw Enforcement LiaisonHigh-Profile PrincipalsBackground Investigation

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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

Requirements

What you’ll need

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.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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.