OKO Gold Project - Security Manager

Reporting to the General Manager, the Security Manager is responsible for overseeing all security aspects of a gold mining operation, including the protection of company assets, gold room security, and the secure transportation of gold bullion. The role involves developing and implementing security protocols to prevent theft, loss, and unauthorized access, while ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements. The Security Manager will lead a security team and work closely with law enforcement agencies, internal stakeholders, and external security partners.

Working Conditions

The Security Manager at the Oko West Mine in Guyana will be a rotation-based role, offering flexibility in scheduling to accommodate the successful candidate’s location and personal preferences.

Key Responsibilities

1. Gold Room & Bullion Transportation Security

- Implement strict security measures for the gold room, ensuring all processes comply with best practices in loss prevention.

- Develop and enforce protocols for the safe transport of gold bullion from the mine site to refineries or banks.

- Coordinate with law enforcement and private security firms for secure transit of high-value materials.

- Conduct regular security risk assessments for gold processing and transportation routes.

- Ensure robust access control measures for sensitive areas.

2. Asset Protection & Loss Prevention

- Develop and enforce security procedures to safeguard mine equipment, fuel, explosives, and other valuable company assets.

- Implement surveillance systems and conduct audits to identify vulnerabilities in asset security.

- Lead investigations into theft, fraud, and security breaches, implementing corrective actions as needed.

- Establish a whistleblower program to encourage reporting of security concerns.

3. Personnel Management & Training

- Recruit, train, and manage a security team, including armed and unarmed personnel.

- Conduct regular security training for employees on workplace safety and emergency response.

- Develop protocols for managing security incidents and emergency situations.

- Ensure all security personnel are well-equipped and comply with company policies and legal requirements.

4. Compliance & Reporting

- Ensure adherence to local, national, and international security regulations.

- Prepare and submit security reports, incident analyses, and risk assessments to senior management.

- Work closely with HR and legal departments to enforce disciplinary measures for security violations.

- Maintain documentation of all security-related activities and incidents.

5. Stakeholder & Law Enforcement Coordination

- Establish strong relationships with local law enforcement agencies and private security providers.

- Represent the company in security-related meetings with government authorities and industry stakeholders.

- Coordinate emergency response plans with local authorities and internal crisis management teams.

Requirements

Experience

- Minimum of 10 years of security experience, with at least 5 years in a senior security role within mining or high-value asset protection.

- Experience in managing gold room security, bullion transport, and anti-theft strategies.

- Background in law enforcement, military, or corporate security preferred.

Education/Certification/Designation

- Bachelor’s degree in Security Management, Criminology, Law Enforcement, or a related field (preferred).

Technical Skills/Knowledge

- Strong knowledge of risk assessment, security protocols, and crisis management.

- Familiarity with security technologies, surveillance systems, and access control mechanisms.

- Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.

- Ability to work under high-pressure situations and make quick, sound security decisions.

G Mining Ventures welcomes all applications and is committed to assessing them without discriminatory bias. We offer equal employment opportunities to all.

Knowledge of a language other than French is required for this position as G Mining Venture's sites are international and the incumbent will be required to communicate with them on a regular basis.