Security Manager, Ford Energy

Ford Energy is a newly formed, wholly-owned subsidiary of Ford Motor Company dedicated to accelerating U.S. energy independence. Leveraging Ford’s century of manufacturing excellence and world-class battery energy storage systems (BESS) technology, Ford Energy designs, manufactures, and services grid-scale and commercial DC battery energy storage systems (BESS). Ford Energy is uniquely positioned to capture the growing demand for reliable, US-built energy storage systems. We are not just building batteries; we are building the infrastructure for the next generation of the American grid.
 

Why Ford Energy?
At Ford Energy, you have the backing of an industrial manufacturing powerhouse with the agility of a dedicated energy startup offering industry leading technology. We offer a competitive compensation package including performance-based bonuses, Ford vehicle discounts, and the opportunity to shape the energy strategy of one of the world's most iconic brands.
 

What you'll do...
 

• Manage security and operations for Ford Energy to include staffing requirements and scheduling, access control, CCTV monitoring, and emergency support. 
• Manage a team of direct and indirect reports.
• Manage special projects and security initiatives as assigned.
• Assist with project management oversight for physical security and fire systems, as required.
• Develop monthly security awareness communications to be provided to employees.
• Conduct risk assessments of Ford Energy to determine if the operational model is adequate for site integrity.
• May perform the role of Incident Commander for security, medical, or behavioral emergencies.
• Respond to behavioral situations and emergencies as needed and escalate appropriately to the Regional Security Manager.
• Actively participate as a member of the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) during an escalated event.
• Manage escalated issues with plant Support Team Management (STM), as needed.
• 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, Labor Relations, and Safety representatives as necessary to resolve workplace issues.
• Identify and escalate physical security gaps through proactive security initiatives.
• Maintain strong relationships with internal skill teams to ensure unified alignment with all security and fire related matters.
• Collaborate with the regional security team as well as appropriate internal Ford skill teams and external work partners to plan for and provide security coverage for special events and VIP visits to Ford Energy.
• Track and compile team metrics; using data to drive decision making and security strategy.
• Act as a liaison with local, state, and federal agencies.