Welcome to the Office of Security Training Operations (HS-51)

Mission The mission of the Office of Security Training Operations (HS-51) is to develop and deliver safeguards and security training courses to ensure the technical proficiency necessary to maintain a qualified workforce within the Department of Energy (DOE)/National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA). HS-51 conducts on-going job analysis, and develops and delivers training in all aspects of security required for the protection of DOE/NNSA critical assets. Through its training, HS-51 maintains the proficiency and competency training needs of DOE/NNSA security personnel through standardized nuclear security training, education, and professional development services at the National Training Center.

Functions Develops and provides training in the following seven program areas for the Department: program planning and management; protective force; physical protection; information protection; personnel security; unclassified visits and assignments by foreign nationals; and nuclear materials control and accountability. Provides and manages subject matter expertise for the development and review of training courses for security professionals. Establishes core training standards and promotes the professional development of DOE/NNSA security professionals. Represents the Department in government-wide forums on building, recruiting, developing and retaining a highly qualified security workforce. Manages the Foreign Interactions and Counterintelligence training departments and provides training that facilitates awareness and effective application of policies, procedures, and requirements relating to foreign visits and counterintelligence concerns. Manages the certification/recertification programs for instructors and armorers and site certification for NTC developed training courses. Develops and conducts the annual Security Protection Officer Team Competition (SPOTC). Provides specialized training and services to other government agencies with missions similar to those of the DOE/NNSA on a case by case basis. Represents the Department on the interagency Federal Law Enforcement Accreditation Board and works with other standard-setting organizations to obtain and maintain certification and accreditation for NTC courses, as appropriate.