Head of Security

Global Head of Security Preferably based in Denver, Colorado, sponsorship is available.

The Client

Newmont is the world’s leading gold company and a producer of copper, silver, zinc and lead. They have a world-class portfolio of assets, prospects and talent is anchored in favourable mining jurisdictions in Africa, Australia, Latin America & Caribbean, North America, and Papua New Guinea. Newmont is the only gold producer listed in the S&P 500 Index and is widely recognised for its principled environmental, social and governance practices. The Company is an industry leader in value creation, supported by robust safety standards, superior execution and technical proficiency.

The Role

You will lead a Team of security professionals based across the company’s geographical operations, responsible for a multi-million USD budget. This is a high-impact leadership role where your expertise in security risk management, intelligence, crisis response, and technology-driven protection will directly influence business continuity and operational success. As the subject matter expert, you will brief the leadership team on security risk whilst delivering key outputs.

· Implement an enterprise-wide security strategy to mitigate risks to people, products, and assets.

· Lead security planning across mining operations, exploration sites, and legacy projects, ensuring compliance with local and international security regulations.

· Oversee security risk assessments, crisis response, and business continuity programs, including extreme threat scenarios (e.g., illegal mining, organised crime).

· Leverage security technologies, evolve the technology function that includes surveillance systems, drones, intelligence tools, and cyber-physical integrations, to enhance risk monitoring and response.

· Build strong external relationships with law enforcement, military agencies, government entities, and industry security bodies to strengthen operational security.

· Lead and mentor a global security team, ensuring alignment with Newmont’s corporate values and operational goals

As the Global Head of Security, you will be at the forefront of strategic security leadership, shaping and executing a cutting-edge security strategy that safeguards people, products, and assets across multiple continents. This is a career-defining opportunity to apply your expertise in intelligence, risk management, crisis response, and security technology at an enterprise level. International travel is estimated to be approximately 50% of your working time .

If you thrive in high-risk, high-impact environments and are eager to drive innovative security solutions on a global scale, this role offers unparalleled challenges and rewards to play a key role in defining the future of security in the mining sector.

The Person

Education:

· Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in security management, Risk Management, Criminal Justice, International Relations, or a related field.

· Military, law enforcement, or intelligence agency training is highly desirable.

Experience:

· Significant experience (typically 15+ years) within security leadership experience, in mining, additional experience in energy, oil & gas, or similarly high-risk industries would be favoured.

· Strong background in enterprise-level security strategy development, intelligence analysis, and crisis management.

· Proven success in managing security operations across multiple global locations, including politically unstable regions.

· Expertise in emergency response planning, asset protection, and travel security programs.

· Experience collaborating with law enforcement, military, and regulatory agencies at national and international levels.

Skills:

· Strategic leadership with the ability to drive security initiatives at the enterprise level.

· Strong negotiation and crisis management skills, particularly in high-risk, high-pressure environments.

· Ability to analyse security threats and translate intelligence into actionable plans.

· Cross-cultural leadership skills to manage diverse security teams and build stakeholder relationships.

· Excellent communication and collaboration abilities to work with internal leadership, government bodies, and security agencies.

Knowledge:

· In-depth understanding of geopolitical risks, security compliance, and regulatory frameworks in mining or natural resources.

· Knowledge of advanced security technologies, including surveillance, data analytics, and intelligence systems.

· Familiarity with contract management for third-party security services and labour laws affecting security personnel.

The salary range offered for this role is USD $183,890.00 - $262,700.00. The salary range is tied to the Colorado market for jobs performed in Colorado. The salary offer to the successful candidate will be based on job-related education, training, and/or experience. The salary offer will not be based on a candidate’s salary history at other jobs, and by law, Newmont will not seek information about salary history. Relocation assistance is available.

This role will be eligible for participation in a discretionary annual bonus program, under which an employee may be awarded a percentage of their salary based on the company’s performance and their performance, which has been paid at 120% of the bonus range in the past 2 years. You will also be eligible for participation in a discretionary long-term incentive program, under which an employee may receive awards based on their level and individual performance.

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