Description

Job Description

As a global leader in advanced mobility solutions, our outstanding team of legal professionals helps us navigate the continually changing legal and regulatory landscape. In our Office of General Counsel, you'll be part of an organization that collaborates with outside counsel to operate as a global team and deliver world-class legal, tax and audit services to client groups throughout the company. At Ford Motor Company, we believe freedom of movement drives human progress. We also believe in providing you with the freedom to define and realize your dreams. With our incredible plans for the future of mobility, we have a wide variety of opportunities for you to accelerate your career potential as you help us define tomorrow's transportation.

In this position...

We are seeking a highly experienced and dedicated Security and Fire Operations Manager to oversee all security and fire operations across the Michigan Central District properties in Detroit, including the iconic Train Station, Book Depository, The Factory, Bagley Parking, and St. Annes. This pivotal role involves leading and developing a team of Ford Security personnel, as well as managing and coordinating contract security teams to ensure the safety and security of all district assets and occupants.

Responsibilities

What you'll do...

• Oversee comprehensive security and fire operations for all Michigan Central District properties in Detroit, including managing Ford Security and contract security personnel, and optimizing staffing, access control, CCTV monitoring, fire inspections, and emergency support.
• Develop and present monthly security reports, metrics, and awareness communications to Michigan Central leadership, while also fostering collaboration with executive leadership, HR, Ford Land, Safety, and other key stakeholders to resolve workplace issues.
• Act as a security Subject Matter Expert for new sites and tenant buildouts, providing guidance and input, and assisting with project management oversight for physical security and fire system installations, updates, and maintenance.
• Manage Ford events, special projects, and security initiatives, including conducting risk assessments to ensure site integrity and resolving escalated issues with contract security service providers.
• Lead emergency response and incident management, providing personal protection for executives, responding to behavioral situations and emergencies, participating in the Emergency Operations Center (EOC), and potentially serving as Incident Commander for various incidents.
• Enhance emergency response capabilities through the utilization of incident response tools and deployment of equipment, identifying and escalating physical security gaps through proactive initiatives.
• Maintain strong relationships with internal Ford skill teams and external partners to ensure unified alignment on all security and fire matters, planning and providing security coverage for special events, and acting as a liaison with local, state, and federal agencies.

Qualifications

You'll have...

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in a relevant field
• Minimum fire (5) years experience in law enforcement, military or equivalent
• Three (3) years' experience leading and developing teams
• Highly motivated, hands-on, self-starter with ability to think critically and operate in a dynamic ambiguous environment
• Strong Microsoft Office and computer skills; ability to navigate department technology platforms
• Ability to multi-task, strong problem-solving, conflict management skills
• Outstanding team building and communication skills
• Demonstrate a high level of interpersonal skills (soft skills)
• Must possess a Concealed Pistol License (CPL) and demonstrate firearm proficiency as a condition of hire

Even better, you may have...

• Ten (10) years experience in law enforcement
• Seven (7) years experience leading people
• CPR/AED certification
• Available to work 24x7, 365 days a year
• Demonstrated excellent communication skills, both written and oral
• Experience in using data to drive strategy
• 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
  • Possess a working knowledge of emergency response levels

As an established global company, we offer the benefit of choice. You can choose what your Ford future will look like: will your story span the globe, or keep you close to home? Will your career be a deep dive into what you love, or a series of new teams and new skills? Will you be a leader, a changemaker, a technical expert, a culture builder...or all of the above? No matter what you choose, we offer a work life that works for you, including:

• 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.

This position is a leadership level 6. For more information on salary and benefits, click here.

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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.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status or protected veteran status. In the United States, if you need a reasonable accommodation for the online application process due to a disability, please call 1-888-336-0660.

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