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.