Welcome to the Office of Security Enforcement

Mission and Functions

Mission
The Office of Security Enforcement implements the Department's congressionally mandated security enforcement program in accordance with 10 CFR 824.

Functions

• Implements a security enforcement program that includes processes and incentives for contractors to promptly identify, report, and correct security incidents and noncompliance.
• Evaluates the effectiveness of contractor programs in meeting DOE security requirements and the self-regulatory criteria required for enforcement discretion by DOE.
• Investigates and resolves, through enforcement actions and civil penalties, significant contractor violations of DOE security requirements that do not warrant enforcement discretion.
• Works closely with DOE field and program elements, in coordination with the Offices of Security Policy, Security Operations, Security Technology and Assistance, Classification, and Independent Oversight, to implement the DOE security enforcement program.
• Conducts and participates in various activities that facilitate improved contractor performance including conduct of DOE and contractor PAAA coordinator training and coordination with the Energy Facility Contractors Group (EFCOG).
• Provides feedback and lessons learned on security performance issues through the Enforcement Web Page and promulgation of additional enforcement guidance.