Workplace Type: Hybrid
Posting End Date: 03/31/2025
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’s Corporate Headquarters are located in Denver, Colorado with roles in Engineering, IT, Finance, Accounting, Human Resources and much more.
Join us and unearth your potential in a global company that is at the forefront of shaping the future of the mining industry.
Your impact
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.
As part of our team, you will
- 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.
Prerequisites for your success in this role
- Education:
- 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.
- Experience:
- Significant experience (typically 15+ years) within security leadership experience, preferably in mining, energy, oil & gas, or similarly high-risk 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, and travel security programs.
- Experience collaborating with law enforcement, military, and regulatory agencies at national and international levels.
- Skills:
- Strategic leadership with the ability to drive security initiatives at the enterprise level.
- Strong negotiation and crisis management skills, particularly in high-risk, high-pressure environments.
- Ability to analyze security threats and translate intelligence into actionable plans.
- Cross-cultural leadership skills to manage diverse security teams and build stakeholder relationships.
- Excellent communication and collaboration abilities to work with internal leadership, government bodies, and security agencies.
- Knowledge:
- In-depth understanding of geopolitical risks, security compliance, and regulatory frameworks in mining or natural resources.
- Knowledge of advanced security technologies, including surveillance, data analytics, and intelligence systems.
- Familiarity with contract management for third-party security services and labor laws affecting security personnel.
Your work environment
This role is based in Denver, Colorado, and candidates must either currently reside in the area or be willing to relocate. Relocation assistance is available for qualified candidates.
Given the global nature of the company, flexibility in working hours is essential to accommodate different time zones. Additionally, this position requires frequent travel, ranging from 30% to 50%, both domestically and internationally.
At Newmont, security is more than just protection—it’s about enabling safe, responsible, and sustainable mining operations in some of the world’s most complex environments.
As our Global Head of Security, you will be at the forefront of strategic security leadership, shaping and executing a cutting-edge security strategy that safeguards our people, products, and assets across multiple continents. This is a career-defining opportunity to apply your expertise in intelligence, risk management, crisis response, and security technology at an enterprise level.
If you thrive in high-risk, high-impact environments and are eager to drive innovative security solutions on a global scale, this role offers unparalleled challenges and rewards. Join us and play a key role in defining the future of security in the mining sector.
We understand no candidate will meet every single desired qualification. If your experience looks a little different from what we’ve identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we’d love to learn more about you!
The salary range offered for this role is USD $183,890.00 - $262,700.00. The salary range is tied to the Colorado market for jobs performed in Colorado. The salary offer to the successful candidate will be based on job-related education, training, and/or experience. The salary offer will not be based on a candidate’s salary history at other jobs, and by law, Newmont will not seek information about salary history, and candidates should not share such information with Newmont.
This role will be eligible for participation in a discretionary annual bonus program, pursuant to which an employee may be awarded a percentage of their salary based on the company’s performance and their own individual performance.
This role also will be eligible for participation in a discretionary long-term incentive program, pursuant to which an employee may receive awards based on their level and individual performance.
Newmont offers a competitive and inclusive benefits package to support physical, mental, financial and emotional wellbeing. This role will be eligible for the following benefits: Medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; health savings accounts; life and accidental death and dismemberment insurance; short and long-term disability; defined benefit pension; 401(k) program with company match; financial planning; employee assistance program (EAP); wellbeing reimbursement program; adoption assistance; tuition reimbursement; paid holidays and paid time off; paid family leave; matching gifts; and discounts on home, auto and pet insurance. All bonuses and benefits are subject to the applicable eligibility and program/plan terms and may be modified or terminated at Newmont’s sole discretion.
When submitting your resume or CV or any other application materials (including school transcripts, proof of graduation, etc.) to Newmont, it's important to focus on your relevant skills, experience, and qualifications to show how well you fit the role. Pursuant to Colorado law, you may choose to remove or redact any age-identifying information (for example, age, date of birth, dates of school attendance, dates of school graduation, etc.). You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information. Newmont is an equal employment opportunity employer, and does not make hiring decisions based on age or any other protected characteristics (e.g., gender, sexual orientation, disability, race, national origin, religion).
Please note that if you are offered a position, the company may need to verify your date of birth for preemployment screening purposes including background check and prohibited party screening. But age-related information is not required for the application process.
