Head, Security

Hybrid

Workplace Type:
Hybrid

Newmont is the world’s leading gold company and a producer of copper, silver, zinc and lead. The Company’s world‑class portfolio of assets, prospects and talent is anchored in favorable 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 recognized 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. Newmont was founded in 1921 and has been publicly traded since 1925.

At Newmont, people create the value in the metals we mine and are ambassadors in the communities where they live and work. As a team, we foster an environment in support of our people vision, where everyone belongs, thrives and is valued. We have built a diverse and inclusive workplace where our people can bring their differences to support delivering results together.

Newmont North America operations are located in British Columbia, Ontario, and Quebec with roles in operations, projects, and exploration. Regional Support is provided from our office in Vancouver.

Join us and unearth your potential in a global company that is at the forefront of shaping the future of the mining industry.

At Newmont, we are seeking a forward‑looking Global Head of Security to shape and lead a world‑class security strategy that safeguards people, assets, and operations across some of the most geopolitically and operationally complex environments in the world. 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.

Our security risks are dynamic, ranging from political instability and organized crime to asset protection and employee safety, requiring strategic security leadership to safeguard our people, products, and operations across mining sites, exploration projects, and supply chains worldwide. If you have the expertise to operate at the highest levels of security strategy, risk mitigation, and crisis response, we invite you to join Newmont and play a critical role in shaping the future of security in the mining industry.

• Develop and implement enterprise‑wide security strategies 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, organized 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.
• Manage security budgets, ensuring cost‑effective solutions while maintaining high safety standards.

• 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.

• Significant experience (typically 10+ years) within security leadership experience across global assets, in mining, energy, oil & gas, or similarly high‑risk, high‑value industries.
• 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,…