Senior Security Supervisor – Investigations at Newmont Mining Corporation

About This Role

• To manage, administrate and coordinate security related investigations at all Newmont related operations in Ghana. Develop a working relationship with the Judiciary and Government Security agencies. Develop an Annual Crime Data Statistics and generate analysis on crime trends with mitigation factors.

In This Role You Will:

Contract Management  

• Contribute to the identification and development of Akyem 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 Service Level Agreement (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 Force 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 Golden Ridge Limited and / or its employees at the Akyem 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.
• Assist to investigate other NGRL departments in security related incidents.
• Undertake online and web investigations to determine crime and offences against the company. Provide advice and guidance on investigation security matters to company personnel, contractors and sponsored dependents.

Emergency Management 

• Act as coordination point in emergency situations by staying apprised of Rapid Response System activities, monitoring emergency activities and responding as outlined in the company\’s procedure.
• Keep supervisors apprised of emergency situations with regular updates.
• 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.
• Act as key witness in prosecution cases.
• Establish mechanism to protect evidence and liaise with the Police during criminal investigations.

Additional Responsibilities:

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.
• Liaise with Police, justice department, company personnel, on site contractors and contracted security agency employees.
• 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 Site Security Manager.
• Conduct statistical analysis and identify trends on the investigation data.
• Review security related documents to provide advice and interpretation of matters contained therein.
• 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.
• Maintain register of items retained in association with investigations.
• Collect, preserve and document all evidence and specimens relating to an investigation to be used in legal or other proceedings.
• Assist the Site Security Manager in developing operating budgets for the security department.
• Manage resource security aspect of the budget.
• Prepare and review reports prepared by security personnel, and take follow-up action as necessary.
• Review routine reports from subordinates and forward to the Site Security Manager for further distribution and filing.
• Report all criminal incidents to the Police, and support investigations to build a docket for prosecution.

Safety and Compliance 

• Drive safety culture in all aspects of security operations.
• Oversee 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.
• Ensure compliance with Ghanaian Law Regulations and Company Policy.
• Undertake site patrols and provide safety trainings to security officers at their duty locations.
• Ensure that safety, security and environmental inspection are completed as required.
• Provide support to the security team, and support the company\’s safety culture.

Your Training, Skills & Experience Checklist:

Formal Qualification (including Professional Registrations):

• A degree in Security or Criminal related course.
• Professional Diploma in Security.
• 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.
• Knowledge and experience with electronic security systems is recommended.
• Professional level in written and spoken English language.
• Knowledge of informatics systems is required.
• Working knowledge of Ghana Criminal and Mine related Laws.
• Knowledge of vendors and suppliers applicable to the department.
• Knowledge of internal administration and communication processes, procedures and systems.

Experience: 

• Minimum of 10 years’ experience in government or private investigation institutions e.g. Police or Recognized Private Security firm.
• Ability to generate and develop an investigation report.
• 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.

Technical Skills:

• Requires a high level of investigative skills.
• Motivation to work independently.
• Excellent oral and written English communications skills.
• Good interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Strong PC Skills, including MS Office, Word Excel, Power Point and outlook applications.
• Ability to deliver written reports with applicable statistics.
• Contract Management experience.
• Information Monitoring and Management skills.
• Planning, Organizing and Prioritizing skills.
• Administrative skills.
• Problem solving and negotiation skills.

Behavioral Attributes:

• Reliable.
• Independent minded.
• Detail focused.
• Results driven.
• Proactive.
• Resilient.
• Confidentiality.
• Diplomacy.
• Team player.
• Work efficiently and effective.
• Ability to take initiatives.
• Listening skills.

Working Conditions

• 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.
• May be required to travel and assist other domestic and international sites.