Security Operations Team Lead

3 days ago


Chicago Heights, Illinois, United States Ford Motor Company Full time
Job Title: Security Operations Team Lead

As a key member of the Ford Motor Company team, you will play a critical role in ensuring the security and integrity of our manufacturing facilities in the Chicagoland area. This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic team and contribute to the success of a global leader in the automotive industry.

Responsibilities:
  • Support the manufacturing team to supervise security and fire operations for manufacturing sites, including 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.
  • Supervise a team of direct and matrix reports.
  • Develop monthly security awareness communications to be provided to employees.
  • Oversee day-to-day security operations, including contract security personnel.
  • Enforce the Service Level Agreement with the provider, including identifying and escalating performance issues.
  • Enforce Security and Fire manuals, bulletins, and protocols to ensure compliance.
  • Assist with risk assessments of sites to determine if the operational model is adequate for site integrity.
  • May perform the role of Incident Commander for emergencies.
  • Respond to security and fire incidents to include medical, behavioral, fire, trespassing, accidents, suspicious activity, thefts, etc.
  • Escalate appropriately to the 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.
  • 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.
Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in a relevant field.
  • Minimum 5 years' experience in law enforcement or military.
  • 3 years' experience leading and developing teams.
  • Highly motivated, hands-on, self-starter with the 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.
  • Must possess a Concealed Pistol License (CPL) or can obtain one within 30 days.
  • Seven (7) years supervisory experience.
  • CPR/AED certification.
  • Knowledge of Global Security, site security and fire operations.
  • Possess a working knowledge of emergency response levels.
  • Experience in using data to drive strategy Deliver results according to the Ford OS Behaviors.

This is a salary grade 8 position. 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 committed to a culturally diverse workforce. 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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