Ford Motor Company

Senior Specialist, Site Security

Ford Motor Company • $87K — $137K *
Windsor, ON N8N 1A1In-Person
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in a related field required; Security Management or Criminology preferred.
  • 5-7 years experience in corporate, industrial, or manufacturing security.
  • 2+ years in a supervisory or team lead role; unionized environment experience preferred.
  • 2+ years familiarity with Canadian federal and Ontario provincial security and privacy legislation.
  • Valid Canadian driver's license required for inter-site travel.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and supervise security personnel across both manufacturing plants, including team training and performance management.
  • Develop and enhance site security protocols and emergency response plans according to standards and regulations.
  • Oversee fire and emergency response operations, ensuring compliance with National Fire Protection Association standards.
  • Act as primary liaison with local law enforcement and emergency services for security matters.
  • Conduct risk assessments, security audits, and incident investigations, ensuring compliance with security guidelines.
  • Manage security guard services and collaborate with HR on union-related security matters.
  • Allocate and oversee security budgets and vendor contracts, ensuring effective procurement of services.

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional development and potential certifications.
  • Participation in Annual Compensation bonus program.
  • Supportive work environment with a focus on employee safety and compliance.
  • Engagement with local law enforcement and emergency services for enhanced community relations.
Full Job Description
Job Description

In this position...

Ford Motor Company of Canada and Global Security and Fire are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Senior Specialist, Site Security to oversee physical security and fire operations across two of our key Windsor-area manufacturing facilities: Essex Engine and Windsor Engine Plant. This individual will serve as the senior security and fire authority for both locations, ensuring the safety of employees, visitors, contractors, and company assets while maintaining full compliance with Canadian federal, Ontario provincial, and municipal regulations.

Responsibilities

What you'll do...

The primary responsibilities for this position include but are not limited to:
  • Provide day-to-day leadership and supervision of security personnel across the Essex Engine Plant and Windsor Engine Plant, including scheduling, training, and performance management, while traveling regularly between both facilities to maintain consistent security oversight, standards, and team engagement.
  • Develop, implement, and continuously improve site security protocols, access control procedures, and emergency response plans consistent with corporate global security standards and Canadian regulatory requirements. This includes project managing physical security improvements and ongoing oversight of Closed-Circuit Television (CCTV), alarm, and access control systems at both plants - ensuring system uptime, proper maintenance, and data handling compliant with the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (Canada's federal privacy legislation).
  • Oversee fire and emergency response operations at both locations to support National Fire Protection Association standards and local fire code requirements, including maintenance and upgrades of fire suppression systems, loops, and alarm panels. Support broader emergency preparedness planning, including fire drills, lockdown procedures, and business continuity exercises, in accordance with the Ontario Occupational Health and Safety Act.
  • Serve as the primary liaison with local law enforcement and emergency services, including the Windsor Police Service, Windsor Fire & Rescue, Ontario Provincial Police, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, and the Canada Border Services Agency, as applicable.
  • Ensure compliance and drive improvements across all Global Security and Fire Security Standard Operating Guidelines and related work bulletins, promoting consistency and understanding. Conduct regular risk assessments, security audits, and incident investigations across both sites, preparing detailed reports and corrective action plans. Additionally, ensure ongoing compliance with the Customs-Trade Partnership Against Terrorism program and Partners-In-Protection Minimum Security Requirements to maintain Ford Motor Company's certification.
  • Manage contracted security guard services at the Essex Engine Plant and salaried bargaining unit employees at the Windsor Engine Plant in accordance with the Ontario Private Security and Investigative Services Act and applicable Collective Agreement, ensuring all guards maintain valid Ontario Security Guard Licences and Emergency Response Team training. Coordinate closely with Human Resources and Labour Relations on security matters involving unionized employees, working within the framework of applicable collective agreements (e.g., Unifor).
  • Manage security budgets, vendor contracts, and the procurement of equipment and services for both facilities.
  • Provide around-the-clock escalation support for critical incidents, coordinating cross-site response as needed.


Qualifications

You'll have...

Education: Bachelor's Degree in a related field of study.

Experience:
  • 5-7 years of progressive experience in corporate, industrial, or manufacturing security.
  • 2+ years' in a supervisory or team lead capacity.
  • 2+ years' experience with Canadian federal and Ontario provincial security, privacy, and workplace safety legislation.
  • Valid Canadian driver's license as regular travel between the Essex and Windsor Engine Plant sites is required.


Even better, you may have...

Education: Bachelor's Degree in Security Management, Criminology, Law Enforcement, or a related field.

Experience:
  • Experience working in a unionized manufacturing environment is strongly preferred.
  • Additional certifications such as ASIS CPP (Certified Protection Professional) or PSP (Physical Security Professional) are an asset.
  • Excellent interpersonal, communication, and conflict-resolution skills, with the ability to interact professionally with employees, contractors, law enforcement, and senior leadership.
  • Proficiency with security management systems, CCTV platforms, and access control technologies.


This posting is for an existing vacancy within our team.

The expected annual salary range for this Ford of Canada position is $87,000.00 - $137,000.00 and individuals may be eligible to participate in our Annual Compensation bonus program.

Successful candidates will be required to provide proof of degree completion for the highest level of education attained. If the degree was obtained from a school outside of Canada, an Education Credential Assessment report showing Canadian equivalency is also required.

We thank all candidates for their interest, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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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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