Investigator
Use the people skills and problem-solving skills you developed during your law enforcement or military career in an environment with less stress and less risk. We are supported by the Global Security leadership team in Dearborn and that ensures our team is professional and well-trained -- for example, the quarterly firearms training means we can maintain firearms proficiency and get paid for it! Leverage your professional law enforcement or military experience into a rewarding second chapter at Ford.
In this position...
Ford is seeking an experienced Investigator to join our Global Security team, conducting and overseeing complex investigations into criminal activity, fraud, conflicts of interest, theft, embezzlement, and other significant violations of Company policy. In this role, you will manage cases from intake through resolution—interviewing witnesses, preserving evidence, and coordinating closely with partners across Special Investigations, OGC Compliance, HR, Brand Protection, People Matters and other skill teams. You'll also assist with maintaining relationships with law enforcement agencies, respond to workplace threats, support security training programs, and special event coverage.
What you'll do…
- Complex Case Management: Lead and oversee diverse investigations including criminal acts, fraud, embezzlement, theft, conflict of interest, and corporate espionage.
- Policy & Regulatory Compliance: Conduct investigations into violations of Company policy, HIPAA regulations, and the unauthorized leak of confidential or proprietary information.
- Threat Assessment: Respond to and resolve physical and verbal workplace threats to mitigate the risk of workplace violence.
- Fact-Finding: Perform interviews and secure written statements from individuals at all levels of the organization.
- Internal Partnerships: Collaborate with GAO (Special Investigations), OGC (Compliance), HR (People Matters), CIRT Forensics, and Regional Investigation Coordinators.
- External Relations: Serve as the primary liaison with federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies, as well as third-party service providers.
- Intake Management: Process and action "Tip Call" information received from the Global Security Operations Center (GSOC).
- Evidence & Research: Access investigative databases to perform research and maintain strict control over evidence and proprietary documentation.
- Background Investigations (BI): Manage the BI process, including limited internal investigations and coordination with Ford Recruiting, Labor Relations, and external vendors.
- Technical Support: Assist with technical security surveys and the installation and maintenance of surveillance camera systems.
- Legal Knowledge: Apply expert-level understanding of local, state, and federal laws and regulations relevant to corporate security.
- Communication: Deliver effective verbal and written communication to internal and external stakeholders at all levels of the company.
- Problem Solving: Utilize analytical skills to identify key issues and recommend optimal solutions for complex situations
You'll have…
- 7+ years of law enforcement and investigative experience
- Bachelor's degree
- Available to travel on short notice up to 10% of the time
- Maintain Concealed Pistol License (CPL)
- Annual MCOLE firearms qualification
- CPR/AED certification
- Excellent Microsoft Office skills
- Demonstrated ability to manage and prioritize case load with limited supervision
- Ability to organize data and write concise investigative reports
- Strong investigative interviewing skills
- Strong analytical skills and problem solving
- Ability to interpret, adapt, and apply state and federal law and procedures
- Must have a valid driver's license and meet Company driving standards
Even better, you may have...
- Corporate Investigation experience
- CPP Certification
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 salary grade 6 and ranges from $74,300-$124,500., This position is a salary grade 7 and ranges from $86,600-$144,900., This position is a salary grade 8 and ranges from $99,100-$166,200.
Final determination of salary grade will be based on candidate's skills and experience, and base salary will be set within the applicable range according to job scope, responsibility and competitive market value.
For more information on salary and benefits, click here: https://fordcareers.co/GSR
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
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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.
This position is hybrid. Candidates who are in commuting distance to a Ford hub location may be required to be onsite four or more days per week. #LI-Hybrid #LI-DA1