Physical Security

DOE-STD-1171-2003

REQUIRED TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES

Due to the specialized nature of the Safeguards and Security Functional Area, safeguards and

security personnel shall complete the appropriate competency statements as determined by line

management consistent with assigned specialties. These competency statements correspond

to Physical Security (1-8); Personnel Security (9-13); Material Control and Accountability (14-

22); and, Information Security (23-32). All safeguards and security personnel shall complete the

remaining competency statements (33-57) of this Standard.

NOTE:

When U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) directives are cited in the qualification

standard, the most recent revision should be used.

PHYSICAL SECURITY

Safeguards and security personnel acting in physical security shall demonstrate a

working level knowledge of physical protection systems.

Supporting Knowledge and Skills

Describe the three primary functions of a physical protection system.

Describe the characteristics of an effective physical protection system.

Describe the fundamental characteristics of

Exterior intrusion sensors

Interior intrusion sensors

Using a list of exterior and interior sensors, describe the classification that should

be assigned to each type of sensor.

Describe the types of exterior and interior sensors used within the Department.

Describe the components of a comprehensive entry control system.

Describe the types of entry control systems used within the Department.

Describe the purpose of access delay in a physical protection system.

Describe the type of access delay mechanisms used within the Department.

Discuss the following terms:

Probability of detection

Delay time

Demonstrate the modeling of a physical protection system using an adversary

sequence diagram.