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Security is Everyone's Responsibility!

The Office of Security provides policies, programs, and oversight as it collaborates with:

  • Facility managers to reduce the terrorism risks to DOC personnel and facilities;
  • Program managers to reduce the espionage risks to DOC personnel, information and facilities;
  • Department and bureau leadership to increase emergency preparedness for DOC operations.

Reducing Terrorism & Espionage Risks, Increasing  Emergency Preparedness

Badges/Training/Briefings/Forms

 

BADGES

 

  HSPD-12 Training

Applicant

Sponsor

Enrollment Official

Registrar

PCIF Issuer

Remote Issuer

 

Badges, Building Passes & Keys

 

eQIP Background

How to get a Badge

  TRAINING/BRIEFINGS

  Security Awareness Briefing

  Initial Information Security Briefing

  Information Security Refresher

  NSI Custodian Information Security Briefing

  SF-312 Non Disclosure Briefing

  Workplace Violence

  Holiday Security Briefing (PDF)

 

  Operations Security (OPSEC)

 

FORMS

 

Occupant Emergency Planning

 

  Occupant Emergency Plan

  (OEP) Self-Assessment

  Occupant Emergency Plans

Security Updates

  Overview of Advance Fee Fraud

  50 Ways to Enhance Home Safety & Security  

  Traveler & Consumer Center (TSA)

Security Information

 

  Emergency Call Box

  Operating Status Schedules

  Emergency Dismissal Closure Procedures

  Security Containers

  Incident Reporting

 

Helpful Web Links

 

  US Department of Commerce

  White House

  Federal Bureau of Investigation

  Center for Disease Control

  United States Dept of Justice

  Transportation Security Adm.

  General Services Administration

  Office of Personnel Management

  GovBenefits.gov

  Homeland Security

  Occupational Safety and Health

  DC Emergency Preparedness Guide

 

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Counterespionage

Role of Commerce Employees
in reducing espionage risks:

  • Know that the threat of espionage still exists.

  • Safeguard sensitive and classified documents.

  • Report encounters with anyone, including co-workers and foreign nationals, who request classified information, want more information 
    than they need to know, or act suspiciously.

 

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I get passport photos taken?
Can you send my clearance information to another agency?
How do I get security clearance?
How do I get visitors' access to our facility?
How do I get a badge?

How to Conduct End-of-Day Security Check
What is my role?

How do I get a replacement badge?

When an employee or contractor leaves who do I turn my badge into?

Information for COTR's and what steps are needed?

When Filling in Form 65-8--Required Information needed?

Anti-Terrorism

Role of Commerce Employees
     in reducing terrorism risks:

Know what to be aware of and what to report to the appropriate authorities, including: 

Role of Commerce Employees in
  increasing emergency preparedness:

  • Individuals videotaping, photographing, taking notes on, or drawing maps of facilities.

  • Abandoned, unattended, or overloaded
    cars or trucks.

  • Individuals asking questions regarding
     security, employees and their schedules,
     facilities, and activities.

  • Unattended briefcases or packages,
    and individuals not displaying proper
    building identification.

 

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Emergency Management

Role of Commerce Employees in
  increasing emergency preparedness:

  • Report any and all emergency information
    to the appropriate authorities.

  • Follow coordinated guidance issued for
    evacuation and/or shelter-in-place.

  • Support your organization’s ability to
    continue its critical missions.

Continuity of Operations

 

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NOAA Security Service Center
7:30 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday
 
US Dept of Commerce,
Office of Security at NOAA,
1335 East West Highway,
Silver Spring, MD 20910
 
Richard L Duncan
Security Manager 
Tel: 301-713-0954 Fax: 301-713-0953

 Email: securityawareness@noaa.gov

The Office of Security is an Operating Unit of the Chief Financial Officer and Assistant Secretary for Administration within the Office of the Secretary of the U. S. Department of Commerce .

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