Security Technician

Elko, NVOnsiteFull TimePosted 23 days ago

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Required skills

  • site access control
  • patrols
  • security systems
  • incident response
  • emergency response
  • identification verification
  • access control systems
  • CCTV
  • alarm systems
  • report preparation

Nice to have

  • security
  • law enforcement
  • military
  • emergency services
  • industrial experience
  • mining experience

Role summary

Jerritt Canyon Gold Mine is seeking a Security Technician to protect employees, contractors, visitors, company assets, and critical infrastructure. Responsibilities include site access control, conducting patrols, monitoring security systems, responding to incidents, and supporting emergency response. The role requires verifying identification, operating access control systems, monitoring surveillance, responding to alarms, and preparing reports. Previous security, law enforcement, military, or industrial experience is preferred, as is mining or industrial site experience. The position demands strong observation, decision-making, and communication skills, with the ability to maintain confidentiality and remain calm under pressure. Basic computer proficiency and willingness to work rotating shifts are necessary.

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 Technician is responsible for protecting employees, contractors, visitors, company assets, and critical infrastructure at the Jerritt Canyon Gold Mine. This position serves as the first point of contact for site access control, conducts patrols, monitors security systems, appropriately responds to incidents, and supports emergency response activities in a safe and professional manner. The actions and decisions made by the security team safely facilitate the operation of the mine site and its production.

Security Technicians are expected to maintain a strong security presence while providing excellent customer service and ensuring compliance with regulatory entities, company policies, and site procedures.

Responsibilities

  • Verify identification, credentials, and authorization for all personnel entering or exiting the mine site, as well as sensitive areas within the mine site.
  • Process visitors, vendors, and contractors in accordance with site procedures.
  • Issue and recover visitor badges and temporary credentials.
  • Operate access control systems, card readers, gates, barriers, and turnstiles.
  • Monitor contractor and visitor compliance with site entry requirements, including regulatory and site training.
  • Conduct vehicle and foot patrols of mine property, offices, warehouses, fuel facilities, processing areas, and other designated locations.
  • Monitor CCTV, alarm systems, and other security technologies.
  • Respond to alarms, suspicious activity, emergencies, and requests for assistance.
  • Secure and protect incident scenes until appropriate personnel arrive.
  • Assist with investigations by collecting information and preparing reports (witness/complainant statements, Access Control reports, CCTV images/video footage).
  • Timely and accurate completion of incident, activity, and shift reports.
  • Maintain detailed visitor and contractor records.
  • Document security incidents, safety concerns, and equipment issues.
  • Assist with record retention and report filing.
  • Respond to site emergencies, evacuations, medical incidents, and security incidents.
  • Assist emergency responders and mine management during incidents.
  • Participate in emergency drills and exercises.
  • Support business continuity and crisis management efforts.

The above responsibilities are representative and may not include all assigned duties.

Education and Experience

  • High school diploma or GED required.
  • Previous security, law enforcement, military, emergency services, or industrial experience preferred.
  • Mining or industrial site experience preferred.
  • Strong observation and decision-making skills.
  • Ability to make sound judgement calls that remain in alignment with regulations, policies, and the operating philosophy of the mine site.
  • Ability to maintain confidential and sensitive information.
  • Effective written and verbal communication.
  • Basic computer proficiency.
  • Ability to remain calm under pressure.
  • Ability to work rotating shifts, weekends, holidays, and overtime as required.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The Company is an equal employment opportunity employer committed to providing employment opportunities to employees and applicants in accordance with all applicable laws.

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