Security Supervisor

Jerritt Canyon•Elko, NV

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About The Position

The Security Supervisor provides leadership, direction, and accountability for Security Techs assigned to Jerritt Canyon. The position plans and directs daily security operations, assigns work, evaluates performance, makes employment-related recommendations, and exercises independent judgment to protect employees, contractors, visitors, company property, and critical site operations. The successful candidate is a calm, credible leader who makes sound discretionary decisions, enforces security standards, maintains confidentiality, guides employees through complex situations, and balances risk management requirements with operational needs. Jerritt Canyon is in a phase of evaluation and planning following the suspension of operations in May 2023, with technical support needed to advance work for a potential future restart.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Three to five years of security, law enforcement, regulatory enforcement, or related experience.
Demonstrated supervisory experience directing work, coaching employees, evaluating performance, and making employment-related recommendations.
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.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree in Criminal Justice, Security Management, Business Administration, or a related field.

Responsibilities

Directly supervise Security Techs by assigning work, setting expectations, coaching performance, approving schedules, and ensuring adequate staffing coverage.
Lead daily access control, employee and contractor entry, visitor processing, patrol operations, post inspections, and site traffic support; adjust priorities and resources according to operational conditions and risk.
Verify that 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 corrective-action recommendations.
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, accuracy, and timely follow-up.
Participate in hiring, selection, training, performance evaluation, discipline, and termination recommendations for Security Techs, basing recommendations on job-related performance, conduct, qualifications, and business needs.
Exercise discretion and independent judgment when 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 security procedures, post orders, and department standards.
Develop, deliver, and verify Security Tech training, onboarding, drills, tabletop exercises, and refresher training; ensure employees 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.