ROLE OF SECURITY OFFICER

CENTRAL DIRECTION AND UNITY

EFFORT
 Role of Security Officer in Office
With the exception of the office head, the security officer is more interested in the
survey that any other individual of the office. It is the security officer who is directly
responsible to the head of office for proper maintenance of security of the security
program of the office.
A survey Specialist must be cognizant of established security procedures relative of
the office since much of the survey including the resulting recommendations will be
affected by these measures.
This knowledge will enable him to recognize the present OT potential hazards in the
area, answer most of the security questions put forth by the head of office personnel,
suggest minor recommendations during the survey which can be implemented on the
spot and to discuss completely his tentative recommendations with office personnel.
Authority in Conducting Security Survey

The Unit head may request a survey of his entire office or of specific function of a
unit within the office.
When higher authorities directs a security survey to be conducted for one of its
subordinate office, an information copy of the correspondence may also be forwarded
to the unit to be surveyed.
It must be remembered that a security survey is not conducted solely for the purpose
of establishing a security program of an office. The head of office is directly
responsible for establishing a security system for his office after which a survey may
be conducted to determine if the program is adequate in comparison with the
importance of the office to the overall national objective.
Authority in Conducting Security Survey

Some of the situations under which a security survey may be requested or directed:
• Activation of an organization or office
• Reactivation of an organization or office
• A substantial change the mission, number of personnel, structures, or real estate
of the office
• Indications of laxity in the security program which would indicate the need for a
complete revaluation of the security system
• When no record exists of a prior survey having been conducted
What are the types of briefing in a security inspection?
1. Initial Orientation Briefings
Simply providing printed security regulations in not an effective way to promote
complete understanding of security responsibilities. A verbal orientation briefings,
preferably supplemented with audio-visuals and handouts, is more effective Where
possible, it should be presented personally, Where this is not practical, it may be
presented in the form of videotape or other recording.
The initial orientation, whether written or verbal should address general physical
security principles including common security hazards building security, crime
prevention, key system or other site specific access control vehicle control and
property accountability or package inspection programs.
What are the types of briefing in a security inspection?
2. Special Briefings
National Security Briefing - These are information security briefings that apply to
individuals who handles classified information The briefing focus on classification,
markings, transmission, disclosure, safeguarding and destruction of information.

Special Access Briefings – These are briefings related to the various special Access
programs such as those administered by the higher management or National
offices
What are the essential considerations in security inspection?

Preliminary Planning
1. To assure as much as possible the successful completion of a security survey,.
Chronological plan of action is develop, The first action taken by the security
survey agent is to prepare for and conduct those preliminary courses of action
precede the actual conduct of the survey.

2. A vet important consideration during the preliminary, Planning, stage is the use
of a checklist. This is a list of general considerations of specific points that must
be covered during the survey. Checklist may be either the general type or the
specific/detailed type.
Initial Briefing
After completion of preliminary stage, the specialist is prepared to visit the office. It
is to be recalled as mentioned previously that contact is made with the security
officer of the office for the purpose of establishing a time and date for the initial
briefing of the office head. It would be ideal to have at this conference not only he
office head but also his entire staff and other key personnel of the office.
Escort Personnel
It is often desirable for both the specialist and the office that an escort accompanies
the specialist during the survey. Preferably this escort should be the security office
of the office or his representative in any event, he should be a person conversant
with the security practice and procedures employed as the office.
Preliminary Exterior and Interior check
As soon as possible after the initial briefing, the specialist conduct a tour of the area
surrounding the office. The purpose such a inspection is to gain a general knowledge of those
elements outside the office which do or could conceivably have either a direct or an indirect
influence upon the security of the office.
It is often in the areas adjacent to the office that you find many of the office personnel
congregating for relaxation or entertainment, often under circumstances conductive to loose
talk. The agent also checks geographical features: terrain, road and railroad networks, bridges
and natural or man-made hazards near the office.
History of the unit to be surveyed
When the survey specialist completes his check of the surrounding area of the installation and
preliminary survey of the interior of the installation .
Analyzing Existing Security
Having completed the preliminaries and determined the level of required security, the specialist must no
ascertain the existing level of security of the installation .
Final Briefing
The final conference is an oral to the chief wherein the specialist determines whether or not his tentative
recommendations can be realistically implemented.
Report of Security Survey
A Security Inspection is a service performed to determine compliance with established security polices
and procedures and is conducted on a recurring schedule or a follow-up to a security survey.
 CHAPTER 8
CLOSE PROTECTION AND V.I.P SECURITY
With increased incidence of kidnapping /hostage taking and other violent crimes such as
assault, armed robbery, murder and even political assassination, the security of local and
foreign dignitaries, designated individuals or very important persons (VIP) is of extreme
importance.
Problems of persons security vary with each individual case in terms of potential hazards, and
threats, Political and sociological considerations, geography, environment, mode of
transportation, etc., the preparation of a comprehensive Standing operating procedures
(SOP), becomes virtually impossible. However there are basic factors that must be considered
which can be applied to all situations regarding personal security.
What is Close Frotection/Executive/VIP Security?
It refers to those measures taken by Close protection Officers or Agents, Security Officers,
Law Enforcement officers or an Agency /officers to protect. heads of state, foreign, national
or local dignitaries, civilian or military against any personal injury, assassination, sabotage,
and espionage. These may include the protection of any government or civilian officials and
individual utilized as government witnesses.
What are the roles of Close Protection Officers (Bodyguards)?
Bodyguards often have training in firearms tactics, unarmed combat, tactical driving, and first
aid. In multi- agent units (like those protecting a head of state) one or more bodyguards may
specialize in specific tasks, such as providing a protective escort, crowd screening and control,
or searching for explosives or clectronic surveillance devices ("bugs).
Bodyguards may also work with other security personnel to conduct threat or risk
assessment and analyze potential security weaknesses.
What is Close Frotection/Executive/VIP Security?
Bodyguards often examine a premises or venue before their clients arrive, to determine
where the exits and entrances are, find potential security weaknesses, and meet the staff (so
that a would-be attacker cannot pose as a staff member). As well, some bodyguards do
research to be aware of potential threats to their client, such as a protest by a radical group
or the release from custody of person who is a known threat. While escorting a client,
bodyguards have to remain alert so that they are able to react quickly to threatening
situations. In some cases, bodyguards also drive their clients, which means that they have to
be aware of suspicious vehiclęs and prepared to practice evasive driving techniques.
Depending on the laws in a bodyguard's jurisdiction and on which type of agency or
security service they are in, bodyguards may be armed with a lethal weapon such as a
pistol or with a non-lethal weapon such as a stun gun, pepper spray, or a Taser. Agents
from government security agencies protecting heads of state may have a fully
automatic machine pistol or a mini-submachine gun concealed under their clothing or
in a briefcase. Bodyguards may also wear body armor.
What is the Basic Security Principles in VIP Security?
Every phase of security must be carefully in advance, to include the importance of the
individual to be protected,political attitude of the population, obstacles involved,
means of transportation, and duration of the security mission.
Physical protection should consist of a series of protection cordons. These protective
cordons may be composed of a combination of personnel or physical security barriers.
Central direction and unity of effort
The officer in charge should be given full responsibility for all phases of the security
mission.
Close coordination must be established with all local military and civilian authorities.
Civilian authorities will include police and other, interested city, municipal or other
local officials.
The agencies responsible for each of the security plan must be clearly defined.
Arrangements should be All made for local police to control local inhabitants,
available intelligence channels should be used to obtain information of potential
danger areas, persons, Or groups An advance party must accomplish coordination
after the official itinerary is received.
Protective measures must be through but inconspicuous and afford security without
impending the protectee/VIP's performance of his functions. The degree of protection
is dependent upon the degree of contact with the public desired by the protectee.

A basic element of VIP /Executive protection is the identification and the elimination of
possible sources of danger of the VIP Executive before the danger becomes actual.
Plans for a perimeter of protection must be surprise proof and flexible enough to allow
a quick response to any emergency.
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