Functional Statement for the Office of Security and Emergency Planning

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Office of Security and Emergency Planning delivers timely, reliable and high quality security/protective services to HUD personnel and property in a customer-friendly manner. Prepares, execute and manage emergency operations to safeguard HUD personnel and property. Provides for continuation of essential operations during all types of emergencies and to improve IT security through a robust background security clearance process for those agency employees with access to sensitive systems. The Office of Security and Emergency Planning consists of 3 divisions:

• Emergency Planning and Management Division plans and implements programs that respond to a wide variety of disasters and other emergencies, critical situation management, safety, and personnel security. It leads development of the Department's Continuity of Operations Plans (COOP), coordinates HUD's emergency response program, and heads HUD's mission under the Federal Response Plan which ensures effective delivery of Federal assistance to the consequences of a major disaster or emergency declared under the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act. It also coordinates employee background investigations, initiates security clearances, and provides classified document control for the Department.
  
  
• Physical Security Division develops, coordinates and implements policies concerning the protection of lives and property at all locations under the charge and control of the Department. This office is responsible for directing all aspects of physical security at the HUD Headquarters building to ensure a safe and secure working environment for all HUD staff and visitors including:
  • Oversight of the contract guard force
  • Coordination of security response to all building emergencies
  • Development and maintenance of the HUD Occupant Emergency Plan
  • Providing technical assistance regarding security issues such as bomb threats, suspicious objects, medical emergencies and natural disasters
    
    
• Protective Services Division provides executive protection and security to the Secretary of HUD and key staff, as appropriate. In addition, it operates the HUD motor pool, providing executive level transportation for the Department.