To support the Site Security Manager with the day-to-day management of all security related investigations in Ghana and liaise with judicial and Government security agencies.
In This Role You Will
Contract Management
• Contribute to the identification and development of Ahafo North security contract tender specifications and performance requirements and measures.
• Lead and manage the Investigations aspect of the outsourced security contract including execution of security tasks to the appropriate standard of investigative and analytical functions.
• Track contractor performance as per SLA and manage any non-conformance and performance.
• Conduct security presentations, including the Voluntary Principles of Human Rights and Security (VPHRS) for company personnel, contractors and contracted Security for employees.
• Communicate security problems or unusual events to the Site Security Manager.
Criminal Investigations
- Lead and conduct investigations into theft, fraud, malicious damage, robbery and other transgressions against Newmont Africa and or its employees at Ahafo North mining operations.
- Interview and obtain written statements from both suspects and witnesses.
- Prepare detailed reports on all investigations and make recommendations to management for further action.
- Undertake online and web investigations to determine crime and offences against the company.
Emergency Management
- Act as a coordinator in emergency situations by staying apprised of rapid response system activities, monitoring emergency activities and responding as outlined in company procedure.
- Support the Site Security Manager in times of emergency by providing updates and information.
Facilitate Prosecution
- Participate in legal proceedings by preparing evidence and presenting testimony in courts of law.
- Provide information and evidence for the legal counsel supporting the prosecution.
- Establish mechanism to protect evidence and liaise with the Police during criminal investigations.
Liaison with Law Enforcement and Judicial Officials
- Liaise with the law enforcement agencies e.g. Police National Intelligence Bureau and the Military and other national security agencies.
- Liaise with members of the Judiciary and act as Newmont representative in court hearings.
- Manage and conduct background checks on all resources (permanent and contractor) to limit risk to the mine.
- Develop intelligence and information gathering network regarding any criminal or Galamsey activities on the mine concession and surrounding communities.
Record Keeping and Reporting
- Prepare, perform analyses, and prepare a consolidated monthly report for review by the Security Manager.
- Conduct statistical analysis and identify trends on the investigation data.
- Maintain confidential records of current and past investigation documents.
- Maintain records of all cases, and their outcomes, which were reported to the Ghana Police Service.
- Keep confidential filing system for security investigation records.
- Collect, preserve and document all evidence and specimens relating to an investigation to be used in legal or other proceedings.
Safety and Compliance
• Drive safety culture in all aspects of security operations.
• Ensure that all work carried out adheres to Health and Safety standard operating procedures.
• Deliver own prescribed outcomes and/or provide services by following Newmont’s Health and Safety systems and protocols.
Your Training, Skills & Experience
Formal Qualification (including Professional Registrations):
- A Degree or Professional Diploma in a security or criminal related course.
Additional Knowledge:
- Certificate in Professional Certified Investigator (PCI) is preferable.
- Knowledge of gold plant security.
- Working knowledge of Ghana criminal and mining related laws.
- Knowledge of internal administration and communication processes, procedures and systems.
Experience:
- A minimum of 10 years’ experience in government or private investigation institutions.
- Experience in public security services is preferable.
- Strong administrative background and functioning knowledge of procurement, budgeting and reporting.
- Experience in establishing and maintaining an intelligence network.
- Experienced driver with a minimum Ghana class C driver’s license.
Technical Skills:
- Strong problem-solving skills.
- Advanced communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills.
- Strong capacity planning skills.
- Sound incident management skills.
- Strong supervisory and risk management skills.
- Sound computer literacy skills – MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook).
- Strong information monitoring and management skills.
- Advanced planning, organizing and prioritizing skills.
- Demonstrated experience with budgeting.
