WESTERN REGIONAL SECURITY OFFICE BUSINESS PLAN 2007 SECURITY SOLUTIONS FOR THE NEXT MILLINNIUM Updated 1/17/07
Mission Statement Establish a viable & proactive security program Services to the ten western states and Pacific Trust Territories Services to majority of the bureaus and approximately 6,600 employees and contractors
BACKGROUND 1997 DOC study identified 35 areas for improvement 1998 Security Policy Board conducted independent review and published their findings and/or recommendations 1999 formal transfer of all security functions to DOC from Bureau’s
SCOPE OF SERVICES PHYSICAL SECURITY NATIONAL SECURITY INFO INFO TECHNOLOGY POLICY IMPLEMENTATION INVESTIGATIONS ANALYTICAL RISK ASSESSMENTS OPSEC ANTI-TERRORISM EMERGENCY PREPAREDENESS TRAVEL BRIEFINGS COMPLIANCE REVIEWS SECURITY ED DEEMED EXPORT
ORGANIZATIONAL CHART Cheryl L. Wieser Regional Security Officer Bob Conley Security Specialist Joseph Lubin Security Specialist VERONICA MCCANN Security Specialist Jennifer Thompson Contract Support
WRSO FACILITY DEMOGRAPHICS AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY (10) States Plus (9) Pacific Trust Territories (157) Staffed Facilities - NOAA, BIS, EDA, ITA and MBDA (4454) DOC Federal Employees (2188) Contractors WRSO * Pacific Trust Territories MRSO Due to organizational structures several facilities fall outside geographical area (3 Other States), Personnel services only ERSO FL OH HI AK WA OR MT ID CA NV UT AZ WESTERN REGIONAL SECURITY OFFICE WESTERN REGIONAL SECURITY OFFICE SEATTLE, WA CO
OUR CLIENTS NOAA BIS ITA MBDA EDA MOC-P (Marine Operations Center-Pacific) DARC (Damage Assessment & Restoration Center NW)
OUR CLIENTS N E S D I S (National Environmental Satellite, Data & Information Service) OIG (Office of Inspector General)
OUR CLIENTS N T I A (National Telecommunications & Information Administration NOS (National Ocean Service)
ORGANIZATIONAL GOALS Cultivate existing working relationships Develop and refine roles & responsibilities Ensure open communication lines Full use of automation Reduce errors on investigative packages Expand number of site visits each year Fully train and update the WRSO staff
SERVICES PROVIDED Perform Counterterrorism Risk Assessments Develop viable program to ensure the proper handling of classified information Assist in the application of Information Technology Security Administer the Personnel Security Program Fully implement HSPD-12 Requirements
SERVICES PROVIDED Security Policy & Implementation Conduct Compliance Reviews Issue personnel ID and credentials under new HSPD-12 Requirements
SERVICES PROVIDED Administer the Employee Suitability Program for contractors & assist HRD Conduct additional investigations as needed Assist with development of OPSEC program
SERVICES PROVIDED Conduct Anti-Terrorism/Threat Assessments in conjunction with Office of Security personnel Assist with development of Emergency Preparedness Planning & Drills
SERVICES PROVIDED Provide Foreign Travel Briefings Develop & Distribute Security Awareness & Educational Materials Monitor and assist with Foreign National Visitors Assist with Deemed Export Program Compliance
RESOURCES Excellent working relationship with Bureau and Line Office personnel Enhancement of existing WEB page Supplemental support from headquarters personnel as needed
CHALLENGES Funding for site visits and training Uniform & centralized database “One face of Security” for our clients
CHALLENGES Ability to sell benefits to clients Best use of existing resources
OPPORTUNITIES LOCATION: co-located with a third of clientele in Seattle Metro area Allows for greater client contact & visits
OPPORTUNITIES EXISTING SERVICES: 80 years of Security Experience RSO has been in place 13 years + 14 years security experience in Law Enforcement, Special Agent, Investigations and Security Specialist
OPPORTUNITES Increased staffing will facilitate better customer service Consolidation of security services will empower ownership of the local programs Develop high level of professionalism and excellence
ASSUMPTIONS WRSO will be properly staffed & trained WRSO will be sufficiently funded to fulfill our goals and mission State of the art databases will allow consistency throughout all components OSY will continue to take leading role in development & implementation of security vision
ASSESSMENT STRATEGY Client Questionnaires Site Visits Client input via the Web Page Telephonic and solicitations Internal review of procedures
Contact us at: Cheryl: Bob: Joe: Veronica: Jennifer: Office Fax: