Navy NEC · Support
791A Security Assistant
A Navy Enlisted Classification: a skill designation sailors hold in addition to their rating.
Overview
A Security Assistant helps the Activity Security Manager perform administrative functions related to the Navy Personnel Security Program. The assistant handles SCI, IT, or SAP matters only when officially designated for those additional duties and responsibilities.
Core Skills
- security program administration
- personnel security processing
- security records management
- access control coordination
- policy compliance
- security briefing support
- document control
- administrative investigation support
- sensitive information handling
Civilian Software & Tools
- Amazon Web Services AWS software
- Linux
- Microsoft Active Directory
- Microsoft Azure software
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Adobe Acrobat
Civilian Career Paths
- Physical Security
- Private Security
- Administration
Training & Development
Getting Started
- Security Fundamentals Professional Certification (SFPC)
- Security Asset Protection Professional Certification (SAPPC)
- Adjudicator Professional Certification (APC)
- Associate Protection Professional (APP)
Career Growth
- Industrial Security Professional (ISP)
- Physical Security Professional (PSP)
- Certified Protection Professional (CPP)
What the Work Involves
- Assess the nature and level of physical security threats so that the scope of the problem can be determined.
- Respond to emergency situations on an on-call basis.
- Recommend improvements in security systems or procedures.
- Inspect physical security design features, installations, or programs to ensure compliance with applicable standards or regulations.
- Perform risk analyses so that appropriate countermeasures can be developed.
Related Occupations
- Compliance Managers
- Digital Forensics Analysts
- Management Analysts
- First-Line Supervisors of Security Workers
Typical preparation for these civilian roles: a four-year degree or equivalent experience.
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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