Scott Smith

Scott Smith is an experienced security professional currently serving as Security Supervisor at Kinross Gold Corporation since April 2021, overseeing security operations at the Bald Mountain gold mine. Prior to this role, Scott accumulated extensive law enforcement experience with the State of Nevada from December 1999 to April 2021, holding positions including DPS Sergeant, where management of grant program funding task forces was key, and DPS Officer II, focusing on various criminal investigations. With a solid foundation as a Correctional Officer, Scott also served in the Nevada Army National Guard from March 1995 to July 2018, achieving the rank of Sergeant First Class while managing diverse operations. Scott's early career included time at ESI Security Services, transitioning from part-time security work to Director of Operations. Scott holds a Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice from the University of Nevada, Reno, and a High School Diploma from Beavercreek High School.