Director's Perspective

Welcome to the Office of Special Operations

Robert M. Lingan, Acting Director

The Office of Special Operations provides executive protection services to the Secretary of Energy and others designated by the Secretary; conducts inquiries and investigations into significant matters of security concern; supports the Federal Enduring Constitutional Government (ECG) and continuity by ensuring that Departmental leadership is available to continue essential functions during and following an emergency situation. The Office of Special Operations also implements the Department of Energy's (DOE) Security Enforcement Program as set forth in sections 234B and 148 of the Atomic Energy Act of 1954 as amended, 10CFR824, Procedural Rules for the Assessment of Civil Penalties for Classified Information Security Violations, and 10CFR1017, Identification and Protection of Unclassified Controlled Nuclear Information.

The office is supported by well trained and motivated experts providing executive protection operations, continuity support, investigative case management, intelligence dissemination, protective logistics and administrative support functions; all of which are critical to the sustainability of field operations. This office primarily consists of Criminal Investigators/Special Agents who are charged with the protection, investigation and enforcement of the Department's information and assets, dealing with the most critical data, materials and personnel. The agents have extensive training through the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center in all aspects of federal law enforcement, investigations and protective intelligence. Additionally, agents undergo in service training in firearms, use of force, protective operations, legal issues, First Aid/CPR/AED, emergency and motorcade driving, as well as tactical response operations. Many of our agents are trained and certified as instructors in the various operational fields.

This office also conducts inquiries and investigations of alleged or suspected violations pursuant to the Atomic Energy Act, United States Code, Executive Orders, and Attorney General Guidelines. Additionally, SSO is responsible for developing the Security Enforcement Program, which consists of investigation and enforcement of civil penalties for the violation of Classified Information Security Violations and Identification and Protection of Unclassified Controlled Nuclear Information.

The Office of Special Operations is very proud of our unique missions. We value our contribution to this Department and our efforts to improve our national security initiatives.

Mission and Functions