Security Operations Generalist

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.

In this position…

This position is for a Manufacturing Security Generalist and focuses on delivering the security strategy and industry best practices for the Kansas City Ford Assembly Plant.

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What you'll do…

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

You'll have…

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in law enforcement or military. 
• 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 multi-task, strong problem-solving, 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.

Even better, you may have…

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in a relevant field.
• Three (3) years supervisory experience.
• CPR/AED certification.
• Knowledge of Global Security, site security and fire operations.
• Possess a working knowledge of emergency response levels. 
• Deliver results according to the Ford OS Behaviors.

This description outlines the general nature and scope of work typically performed in this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, knowledge, skills, work requirements, etc. It may vary slightly based on business or geographic needs and is subject to being reviewed and updated periodically.

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!

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