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Security Supervisor

Job in Elko, Elko County, Nevada, 89802, USA
Listing for: First Majestic Silver Corp-Jerritt Canyon Gold
Full Time position Listed on 2026-11-04
Job specializations:
  • Security
    Security Management & Operations, IT Specialist
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 65000 - 90000 USD Yearly USD 65000.00 90000.00 YEAR

Job Description & How to Apply Below

About Jerritt Canyon

The Jerritt Canyon deposit was discovered in 1972, and the first gold production from the property occurred in 1981. The Jerritt Canyon property contains 30,821 hectares of mining claims located in the mining-friendly state of Nevada. First Majestic acquired the Jerritt Canyon Gold Mine from Sprott Mining Inc. on April 30, 2021. In May 2023, operations were suspended to prioritize exploration and technical studies.

Jerritt Canyon is now entering a new phase of evaluation and planning, requiring substantial technical support to advance the work necessary for a potential future restart of operations.

About Jerritt Canyon

The Jerritt Canyon deposit was discovered in 1972, and the first gold production from the property occurred in 1981. The Jerritt Canyon property contains 30,821 hectares of mining claims located in the mining-friendly state of Nevada. First Majestic acquired the Jerritt Canyon Gold Mine from Sprott Mining Inc. on April 30, 2021. In May 2023, operations were suspended to prioritize exploration and technical studies.

Jerritt Canyon is now entering a new phase of evaluation and planning, requiring substantial technical support to advance the work necessary for a potential future restart of operations.

The Opportunity

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
  • 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,…
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