Security Supervisor The Security Supervisor provides leadership, direction, and accountability for Security Techs assigned to Jerritt Canyon. This position is responsible for planning and directing daily security operations, assigning work, evaluating performance, making employment-related recommendations, and exercising independent judgment to support the protection of employees, contractors, visitors, company property, and critical site operations. The successful candidate is a calm, credible leader who can make sound discretionary decisions, enforce security standards, maintain confidentiality, guide employees through complex situations, and balance risk management requirements with operational needs.
Responsibilities include:
Directly supervise Security Techs, including assigning work, setting expectations, coaching performance, approving schedules, and ensuring adequate staffing coverage for assigned shifts and site security needs. Lead the day-to-day execution of access control, employee and contractor entry, visitor processing, patrol operations, post inspections, and site traffic support; adjust priorities and resources based on operational conditions and risk. Verify security posts, equipment, cameras, access-control systems, keys, badges, and communications are operational and properly used. Respond to security incidents and emergencies; lead preliminary investigations, assess risk, determine appropriate escalation, and prepare accurate reports with recommendations for corrective action. Coordinate with Safety and Health, Human Resources, Operations, contractors, and law enforcement when required. Review and approve shift reports, incident records, schedules, and other security documentation; ensure reporting quality, documentation accuracy, and timely follow-up on identified issues. Participate in hiring, selection, training, performance evaluation, discipline, and termination recommendations for Security Techs; ensure recommendations are based on job-related performance, conduct, qualifications, and business needs. Exercise discretion and independent judgment when interpreting and applying site security procedures, responding to unusual circumstances, allocating personnel, and recommending process improvements. Plan and support audits, inspections, risk assessments, regulatory readiness activities, and continuous improvement of site security procedures, post orders, and department standards. Develop, deliver, and verify Security Tech training, onboarding, drills, tabletop exercises, and refresher training; ensure techs understand performance expectations, site procedures, and emergency response responsibilities. Support emergency planning, incident command, mine rescue, evacuation, and business continuity activities. Promote a culture of safety, professionalism, service, integrity, and accountability. The above responsibilities are representative and may not include all assigned duties.
Education and Experience:
High school diploma or GED required.
Associate degree in Criminal Justice, Security Management, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.
Three to five years of security, law enforcement, regulatory enforcement, or related experience.
Demonstrated supervisory experience with responsibility for directing work, coaching employees, evaluating performance, and making employment-related recommendations required.
Strong leadership, coaching, conflict resolution, decision-making, and relationship-building skills.
Ability to exercise independent judgment during emergencies, investigations, employee performance matters, and other high-pressure situations.
Clear written and verbal communication, report writing, and investigation skills.
Strong organization, confidentiality, recordkeeping, and problem-solving abilities.
Proficiency with computers and security technologies.
Valid driver's license and ability to meet site screening requirements.
Equal Employment Opportunity:
The Company is an equal employment opportunity employer committed to providing employment opportunities to employees and applicants in accordance with all applicable laws.
