• To manage the day-to-day site security function and activities for the high security processing plant. This includes but not limited to the delivery of professional level assistance with development, and management of security in the processing plant, the critical production area (Gold Room) as well as security around the production of gold.
• To develop and manage security measures in the protection of company personnel, contractors, visitors, assets, processes, properties and products.

In This Role You Will:

Plant Security Management

• Daily management of all security operations in the processing plant’s critical production area (CPA) particularly the Gold Room.
• Troubleshoot process plant security issues, identify threats, vulnerabilities and develop mitigation strategies and recommendations in order to mitigate the identified risks.
• Develop process plant security operational recommendations, analyzing requirements and develop solutions.
• Conduct security assessments for Ahafo North process plant.
• Identify criminality in the process plant and implement intelligence network to thwart efforts.
• Coordinate security solutions with fellow Newmont security supervisors and update the site threat risk assessments.
• Supervise storing and accounting for Ahafo North equipment issued to security personnel (inventory management).
• Periodically inspect electronic security devices and systems, including the SCC with contracted security force supervisor in attendance. The purpose of these inspections is to detect deficiencies and recommend corrective measures to the Site Security Manager.
• Conduct investigations on incidents that occur on the property, in conjunction with security investigators and, where necessary, law enforcement officials.

Plant Security Projects:

• Manage all plant security related projects.
• Understand and assess plant security requirements for mining projects and developments.
• Develop resource and security requirements for mining plant projects and developments.
• Prepare weekly project progress report and project administration, and project tracking.
• Support commissioning of new electronic security equipment and systems.
• Provide advice and input on security requirements for shutdowns.
• Undertake to implement security measures in the Gold Room to protect gold production.

Contract Management

• Supervise the day-to-day operations of assigned Ahafo North contract security supervisors in managing access and egress of company property, patrols, surveillance, posts, monitoring security systems and response to alarms.
• Contribute to the identification, development and review of Ahafo North security contract tender specifications, performance requirements and measures.
• Manage the process plant aspect of the outsourced security contract including execution of security procedures and tasks to the appropriate standard at fixed installations, security operations center, investigative and analytical functions.
• Track contractor performance as per SLA and manage and rectify any non-conformance and performance related to process plant security.
• Monitor and assess security related activities of Ahafo North contractors including monitoring the execution of procedures for gold shipments and precipitate transportation.
• Monitor the operating and administrative activities of the contracted security force including security equipment and implements assigned to personnel.
• Develop and implement training for subordinate staff.

Additional Responsibilities:

Planning and Reporting

• Perform analyses and prepare a consolidated monthly report for review by the Security Manager.
• Assist the security manager in developing operating budgets for the security department.
• Manage process plant security aspect of the budget.
• Prepare and review reports prepared by security personnel and take follow-up action as necessary.

Safety and Compliance

• Drive safety culture in all aspects of security operations.
• Oversee and 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.
• Liaise with the law enforcement agencies e.g., Police National Intelligence Bureau and the Military and other national security agencies.

Security Compliance

• Liaise with departments and contractors on badging issues and provide reports to the site security manager.
• Supervise the storage, inventory and accounting of Ahafo North equipment issued to security personnel.
• Forward a consolidated monthly report to the Security Manager for further distribution and filing. This report shall include the status of vehicles, radios and chargers, telephones, other equipment when applicable.
• Ensure that all equipment and facility defects, damage, excessive vegetation overgrowth or any other issues that might influence effective security operations are identified and rectified.
• Review security related documents to provide advice and interpretation of matters contained therein.
• Endeavour to attend all Newmont mandatory trainings and ensure contractors attend these trainings.

Your Training, Skills & Experience Checklist:

Formal Qualification (including Professional Registrations):

• A minimum of first-degree Honors in Security related field.
• Professional Diploma in Security.
• Certified Protection Professional (CPP) / Certified Security Management Profession (CSMP) is preferable.
• Any other recognized professional security course.

Additional Knowledge:

• Knowledge of gold plant security preferrable.
• Knowledge and experience with electronic security systems is recommended.
• Advanced level in written and spoken English language is essential.
• Working knowledge of Ghana Criminal and Mine related Laws is essential.

Experience:

• Knowledge and experience within the security industry is required.
• A minimum of 5 years of relevant security experience.
• Experience in public security services is preferable.
• Strong Supervisory and Management experience.
• Must have a strong administrative background and functioning knowledge of procurement, budgeting and reporting.
• Knowledge in office accounting preferrable.

Technical Skills:

• Good interpersonal and organizational skills with good oral and written communication skills.
• Sound computer literacy skills – MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook).
• Ability to deliver written reports with applicable statistics.
• Knowledge of internal administration and communication processes, procedures and systems.
• Contract management experience.
• Planning, organizing and prioritizing skills.

Behavioral Attributes:

• Accuracy.
• Proactive.
• Reliable.
• Takes initiative.
• Detail focused.
• Safety conscious.
• Assertive.
• Team player.

Working Conditions:

The position is located at the Ahafo North site. The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representatives of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform essential functions of this job.

Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus.

Physical Demands: While performing the duties of the job, the employee is required to sit at a desk for extended periods, climb stairs, walk and stand.

Work Environment: The noise level in the office work environment is minimal. Required to work in office and field environments. The incumbent may be required to travel and assist other domestic or international sites.