Ford Motor Company

Security Specialist, Ford Energy

Ford Motor Company • $74K — $124K *
Glendale, KY 42740In-Person
Energy & Utilities
5 - 7 years of experience
4 days ago
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree or equivalent education and experience.
  • Minimum 5 years' experience in law enforcement, military, or security.
  • Strong communicator with excellent interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to multitask and solve problems effectively.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office and technology navigation.
  • Must possess a Concealed Pistol License (CPL/LEOSA) with demonstrated firearm proficiency.
  • Adaptable to work rotating shifts, including holidays.

Responsibilities

  • Provide on-site support to manufacturing teams during various shifts.
  • Identify and address security gaps proactively.
  • Assist in security investigations, escalating as needed.
  • Oversee daily security operations and manage contract personnel.
  • Conduct audits and participate in special projects related to security and fire inspections.
  • Enforce compliance with security protocols and documentation.
  • Ensure effective emergency response and incident command during crises.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health and wellness benefits.
  • Retirement savings plans and company-matching contributions.
  • Professional development opportunities and training.
  • Supportive work environment during company transition.
  • Employee discounts on products and services.
Full Job Description
Job Description

Responsibilities

What you'll do...

This position will require flexibility and a readiness to work across established standard, operating, and rotational shift schedules, encompassing day, night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
  • Provide on-site support to the manufacturing team, assisting with security and fire operations for the plant, including staffing requirements, access control, CCTV monitoring, fire inspections, and emergency support.
  • Identify and escalate physical security gaps through proactive security initiatives.
  • Assist with investigations, escalating to the Supervisor and/or Regional Security Manager and Global Investigations, as appropriate.
  • Assist in overseeing day-to-day security operations, including contract security personnel. Identify and escalate performance issues.
  • Assist with special projects and security initiatives, including GAO audits, AON fire inspection audits, daily plant walks, etc.
  • Enforce Security and Fire manual, bulletins, and protocols to ensure compliance.
  • Protect company classified information with confidentiality.
  • Collaborate with appropriate internal Ford skill teams and external work partners to plan for and provide security coverage for special events, as directed.
  • Assist in coordinating security for VIP visits.
  • Monitor and analyze trends related to property loss or theft of high-value components/intellectual property, implementing countermeasures as needed.
  • May perform the role of Incident Commander for emergencies.
  • Respond to emergency incidents, including medical, behavioral, fire, trespassing, accidents, suspicious activity, thefts, etc. Escalate appropriately to the Supervisor and/or Regional Security Manager.
  • Collaborate with People Matters, Human Resources, Labor Relations, and Safety representatives as necessary to discuss and resolve workplace issues.
  • Develop and maintain strong relationships with internal skill teams to ensure unified alignment with all security and fire-related matters.
  • Ensure compliance with the MCRP for security and fire-related requirements.
  • Ensure monthly fire tasks are completed and documented by contract security personnel.
  • Enhance emergency response capabilities by utilizing incident response tools and through the deployment of emergency response equipment for the company or local municipalities.
  • Protect company classified information with confidentiality.
  • Assist in security for VIP visits.


Qualifications

You'll have...
  • Bachelor's Degree or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience.
  • Minimum 5 years' experience in law enforcement, military, or security.
  • Highly motivated, hands-on, self-starter with ability to think creatively and operate in a dynamic, ambiguous environment.
  • Demonstrate excellent communication skills, both written and oral.
  • Demonstrate a high level of interpersonal skills (soft skills).
  • Ability to multitask, strong problem-solving, and conflict management skills.
  • Outstanding interpersonal, team building, and communication skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to:
    • Establish priorities under changing conditions.
    • Exhibit calm, rational behavior under stressful conditions.
    • Administer duties and responsibilities with accuracy and attention to detail.
    • Show initiative and leadership.
  • Available to work 24x7, 365 days a year.
  • Strong Microsoft Office and computer skills; ability to navigate department technology platforms.
  • Must possess a Concealed Pistol License (CPL/LEOSA) AND demonstrate firearm proficiency as a condition of hire.


Even better, you may have...
  • Three (3) years of supervisory experience.
  • CPR/AED certification.
  • Knowledge of Global Security, site security, and fire operations.
  • Possess a working knowledge of emergency response levels.
  • Ability to use data and metrics to track security incidents and justify security spend or resource allocation.
  • Deliver results according to the Ford OS Behaviors.

You may not check every box, or your experience may look a little different from what we've outlined, but if you think you can bring value to Ford Motor Company, we encourage you to apply!

This position is a salary grade 6 and ranges from $74,300-$124,500.

Final determination of salary grade will be based on candidate's skills and experience, and base salary will be set within the applicable range according to job scope, responsibility and competitive market value.

For more information on salary and benefits, click here: https://fordcareers.co/GSRFE

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Candidates for positions with Ford Motor Company must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.

Company: As Ford establishes a wholly owned subsidiary focused on Battery Energy Storage Systems, this role will initially be employed by Ford and is expected to transition to the subsidiary within one year.

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About Ford Motor Company

Ford Motor Company manufactures or distributes automobiles in addition to offering financial services. The company sells to dealerships for retail sales, and for sale to fleet customers, including commercial fleet customers, daily rental car companies, and governments. Ford’s vehicle portfolio includes automobiles, buses, tractors, and trucks. Retail financing includes retail installment sale contracts for new and used vehicles, and direct financing leases for new vehicles to retail customers, government entities, daily rental car companies, and fleet customers. Finance receivables in the non-consumer portfolio include products offered to automotive dealers. Ford’s environmental initiatives include compressed natural gas, flexible fuel vehicles, electric drive vehicles, Hydrogen, PC power management, and so on. Ford Motor Company was founded by Henry Ford in 1903 and is headquartered in Dearborn, Michigan.

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Learn more about Ford Motor Company
Size
183,000 employees
Market Cap
$44.8 billion
Industry
Manufacturing & Automotive
Net Income
-$1.2 billion
Founded
1903
5 Year Trend
-2.1%
Revenue
$127.1 billion
NASDAQ
F
* Ladders Estimates

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