Security Supervisor

First Majestic Silver Corp-Jerritt Canyon Gold; Elko (NV); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

First Majestic Silver Corp-Jerritt Canyon Gold is seeking a dedicated Security Supervisor to lead Security Techs, manage daily security operations, and ensure protection of personnel and site assets at Jerritt Canyon. The role requires strong leadership, decision-making, and the ability to handle high-pressure situations with discretion and integrity.

You will oversee access control, patrols, incident reporting, and coordination with safety, HR, and external agencies, while promoting safety,

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Associate degree preferred in related fields.
• 3–5 years security or related experience.
• Demonstrated supervisory experience directing work and coaching employees.
• Strong leadership and decision‑making under pressure.
• Clear written and verbal communication; report writing and investigations.

Responsibilities

• Lead and direct Security Techs; assign work, set expectations, coach performance, schedule shifts; ensure adequate staffing.
• Oversee access control, entry of employees/contractors, visitor processing, patrols, post inspections, and site traffic support.
• Verify operation of security posts, cameras, access-control systems, keys, badges, and communications.
• Lead investigations, assess risk, determine escalation, and prepare reports with corrective actions.
• Coordinate with Safety & Health, HR, Operations, contractors, and law enforcement as needed.
• Review shift reports, incident records, schedules, and security documentation for accuracy.
• Participate in hiring, training, performance evaluations, and disciplinary actions for Security Techs.
• Exercise independent judgment in emergencies, unusual situations, and process improvements.
• Plan audits, risk assessments, regulatory readiness, and continuous improvement of security procedures.
• Develop and deliver Security Tech training, onboarding, drills, and refresher sessions.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Conflict resolution

Decision making

Relationship building

Written communication

Verbal communication

Report writing

Investigation skills

Computers

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate degree in Criminal Justice, Security Management, Business Administration, or related field

Tools

Security technologies

Job description

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, tabletop exercises, and refresher training; ensure techs understand performance expectations, site procedures, and emergency response responsibilities.
• Support emergency planning, incident command, mine rescue, evacuation, and business continuity activities.
• Promote a culture of safety, professionalism, service, integrity, and accountability.

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

Education And Experience

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Associate degree in Criminal Justice, Security Management, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.
• Three to five years of security, law enforcement, regulatory enforcement, or related experience.
• Demonstrated supervisory experience with responsibility for directing work, coaching employees, evaluating performance, and making employment-related recommendations required.
• Strong leadership, coaching, conflict resolution, decision-making, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment during emergencies, investigations, employee performance matters, and other high-pressure situations.
• Clear written and verbal communication, report writing, and investigation skills.
• Strong organization, confidentiality, recordkeeping, and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficiency with computers and security technologies.
• Valid driver's license and ability to meet site screening requirements.

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.