Army MOS · Support
H3 Physical Security Operations
Overview
Physical Security Operations soldiers plan, coordinate, and assess systems that safeguard personnel, equipment, facilities, material, and documents from unauthorized access and other threats. They conduct surveys and inspections of mission essential, critical, and vulnerable activities, then recommend physical security requirements to commanders.
Core Skills
- physical security risk assessment
- security systems planning and design
- access control policy development
- vulnerability assessment of facilities
- security survey and inspection
- security program management
- coordination with law enforcement and security stakeholders
- standards and compliance interpretation
- report writing and briefing
- requirements gathering for security technologies
Civilian Software & Tools
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft Word
- Autodesk AutoCAD
- ESRI ArcGIS software
- Microsoft Project
- Alert Technologies OpsCenter
Civilian Career Paths
- Physical Security
- Private Security
- Law Enforcement
- Project Management
Training & Development
Getting Started
- Certified Manager (CM)
- Physical Security Professional (PSP) · Funded · Promotion points
Career Growth
- Certified Protection Professional (CPP) · Funded · Promotion points
- Certified Security Project Manager (CSPM)
- Project Management Professional (PMP)
What the Work Involves
- Monitor the facility to ensure that it remains safe, secure, and well-maintained.
- Oversee construction and renovation projects to improve efficiency and to ensure that facilities meet environmental, health, and security standards, and comply with government regulations.
- Plan, develop, or implement warehouse safety and security programs and activities.
- Investigate disturbances on the premises, such as security alarms, altercations, and suspicious activity.
- Monitor and authorize entry of employees, visitors, or other persons.
Related Occupations
- Logisticians
- Transit and Railroad Police
- First-Line Supervisors of Police and Detectives
- Management Analysts
Typical preparation for these civilian roles: vocational training or an associate degree.
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Descriptions may be summarized for clarity. Verify all information with your branch career counselor or official military documentation before making career decisions.
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