Cortez - Security Operations Technician

Barrick Gold Corporation•Elko, NV

About The Position

Nevada Gold Mines is seeking a Security Operations Technician for its Cortez site. As part of the Security team, the successful candidate will help protect personnel, property, and processes against harm, theft, vandalism, and illegal entry. The role requires compliance with state and federal health and safety regulations, company policies and procedures, and the company’s environmental compliance policy. The technician will monitor security systems, respond to alarms and report security events, inspect vehicles and property, and communicate with the Security Supervisor about situations that may affect the company. The role involves working overtime when needed, adapting to abrupt schedule changes, and responding promptly to emergency callouts. Candidates must pass a security background check and hold a valid driver’s license.

Requirements

  • Must pass a security background check.
  • Must have a valid driver’s license.
  • Strong verbal communication skills for emergency call taking and taking statements.
  • Writing proficiency to express ideas factually, accurately, and concisely.
  • Functional computer skills and high typing proficiency.
  • Ability to multi-task and remain poised during demanding situations.
  • Willingness and ability to work overtime, accept abrupt schedule changes, and respond promptly to emergency callouts.

Responsibilities

  • Inspect vehicles, property, and high-security areas, recognizing unauthorized items or circumstances.
  • Be willing and able to work overtime, accept abrupt schedule changes, and respond promptly to emergency callouts.
  • Write factual, accurate, concise reports about events of the day.
  • Report security events affecting company personnel or property.
  • Take emergency calls and statements, and communicate relevant situations to the Security Supervisor.
  • Monitor refinery security systems and respond to alarms.
  • Demonstrate professional and courteous interpersonal communication skills.
  • Train on the Security Policies and Procedures manual.
  • Assist Security Systems Technicians as needed.
  • Multi-task and remain poised during demanding situations.
  • Monitor access control and video surveillance systems.
  • Use computer skills and demonstrate high typing proficiency.
  • Comply with applicable health and safety regulations, company policies and procedures, and the company’s environmental compliance policy.

Benefits

  • Competitive medical, dental, and vision plans with national provider networks.
  • 401(k) retirement plan with employer contribution and employer match.
  • Paid time off.
  • Company-sponsored medical clinics.
  • Company match share purchase program.
  • Opportunities to grow and learn with industry colleagues.
  • Access to career opportunities across the organization.
  • Work with a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team.
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