Job Description

Job Responsibilities

• Ensures mine site security operations align with the global policies.
• Development and implementation of global security strategies, especially regarding gold security, at the site.
• Ensure  global security strategies are being correctly implemented and followed at the site
• Responsible to report to senior management site self-assessments and corrective actions on annual audit data to improve effectiveness on gold security.  
• Liaise with Process Department on a regular basis to improve security at the gold room and on the gold circuits.
• Liaise with managers on a regular basis to reach the highest industrial security standards regarding gold security.
• Develop continuous exercises and performance tests designed to test the effectiveness of the security systems deployed to mitigate the gold theft risk.
• Develop a good understanding of gold production processes and be able to locate vulnerable areas in the gold circuit.
• Professionally develop and train national employees in gold security technics.
• Develop a succession plan to include national employees.
• Serves as secondary security advisor for the site.
• Security support for Process Plant Department 
• Conduct investigations related directly or indirectly to gold theft.
• Advise site leadership on gold theft risk mitigation strategies and security solutions.
• Personnel safety/security plans and awareness training.
• Collaborate with CCTV operators concerning anomalies occurring during gold pours, maintenance of equipment, movement of commodity, etc.
• Collaborate with regional management to advance gold security integration within Process Plant department.
• Security Program development
• Manage information collection related to gold security issues.
• Oversee security requirements for development and expansion projects.

Sustainability Expectations

• Position will provide visible security leadership at the site.
• Ensure mine site security plans are aligned with the standards and guidelines set forth by company. 
• Provide regular security updates and briefings to site management and superiors.
• Ensure information and case management.

Scope of Responsibility & Complexity

• Problem resolution is within established guidelines and procedures, requiring the use of judgement to determine which of many methods are applicable in any given situation. Work is complex involving sensitive matters. Seeks assistance from others when dealing with unfamiliar or problem situations. Ensures that projects are completed on-time, on-budget, and to required standards. Initiates, implements, evaluates, and modifies own projects and plans in response to needs of the business. Assists and directs mine site security supervisors.  Closely interacts with mine site management to ensure security systems are performing to the desired level of effectiveness.

Required Skills or Experience

• A degree from a recognised tertiary institution ( Security/Risk Management, Justice & Criminology, or a related degree course 
• Valid Ghanaian driver’s license C
• Certification and membership of national or international security associations/institutions (e.g.  ASIS, SIA, etc.)
• Military/Police experience in a senior leadership position.
• A minimum of ten (10) years relevant work experience at a similar position
• Strong verbal, written, analytical and persuasive skills and the ability to interact effectively with all levels of employees and management.
• Must be a self-starter and works collaboratively with the team to achieve organizational goals.  
• Must understand the levers that drive business success (Business acumen)
• Must be results oriented, accountable and delivery-focused.
• Must be flexibility with the ability to multi-task with strong time management skills.
• Solicits input by genuinely valuing others’ ideas and expertise and willingness to learn from others
• Must act with integrity & professionalism and must be reliable
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
• Good written and oral command of the English language
• A thorough knowledge of private security standards and procedures.
• Knowledge and experience of gold plant security for up to six (6) years           
• Knowledge and experience with electronic security systems is recommended
• A proven ability to work unsupervised and operate with a degree of autonomy
• Strong leadership skills
• Willingness to undergo security vetting