Senior Security Supervisor: Investigation - Newmont Mining Corporation

Newmont Mining Corporation is a leading global gold producer with key assets in Nevada, Peru, Australia, Ghana and Suriname.

Newmont’s Africa Operations holds two gold mining operations in Ghana: the Ahafo Mine located in the Brong-Ahafo region and the Akyem Mine located in the Eastern region. There is also near mine exploration and development focus in Ghana to annually replace gold reserves. Newmont Africa also has early-stage exploration programs in the African countries of Ethiopia and Morocco.

Our Africa operations employ approximately 5,900 employees and contractors, with the majority working at the Ahafo Mine. We offer an unparalleled blend of opportunity and career satisfaction with all the benefits you would expect from a global company. This, combined with our growth opportunities, makes Newmont a great company to work.

Our Akyem and Ahafo mines have made significant sustainable community development investments in our host communities. These include establishing Development Funds at our Akyem and Ahafo operational areas with each mine contributing US$1 per ounce of gold sold and 1% of net pre-tax annual profit into its community development fund.

The only gold company listed in the S&P 500 index, Newmont in 2007 became the first gold company selected to be part of the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index. Newmont’s industry leading performance is reflected through our Africa operations’ high standards in environmental management, health and safety for our workforce and creating value and opportunity for our employees, host communities and Newmont’s shareholders.

About This Role

• 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.

Additional Responsibilities

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 Checklist

Formal Qualification (including Professional Registrations):

• A Degree or Professional Diploma in a security or criminal related course.
• Certificate in Certified Protection Professional (CPP) / Certified Security Management Profession (CSMP) is preferable.
• A professional course in security, e.g.: ASIS, CSMP etc.

Additional Knowledge

• 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 experienc with budgeting.