Office of Special Operations
(Reports to the Office of Security Operations)

Mission and Functions

Mission

The Special Operations Program provides protection to the Secretary of Energy and other DOE Executives as designated by the Secretary; conducts inquiries and investigations into significant matters of security concern; supports the Federal Enduring Constitutional Government (ECG) and Continuity of the President/Government (COG) Programs by ensuring that Departmental leadership is available to continue essential functions during and following an emergency situation.

Functions

• Manages the development and execution of protective operations to be undertaken in support of the Secretary of Energy, and when designated by the Secretary provides protection to other senior DOE Officials, visiting dignitaries, and other select individuals.

• Resolves alleged violations of Federal laws and Departmental directives related to protecting the national security. In addition, the Special Operations Program may conduct other authorized investigative activities at the request of senior Departmental officials.

• Responsible for all aspects of an investigation including case/quality control, management/oversight, administration, investigation, documentation, evidence collection, and proper termination, including recommending referral to the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Department of Justice, or any agency with the proper jurisdiction for subsequent action.

• Provides training and assistance to field elements as required.

• Assigns Special Agents to conduct inquiry/incident cases.

• Supports the DOE Continuity of Government Plan and programs by maintaining the capability to respond to significant disruptions to normal DOE operations.

• Initiates inquiries and investigates potential violations of enforceable safeguards and security requirements, as well as certain security concerns, as directed.

• Prepares final reports and/or technical evaluations with appropriate findings and recommendations up to and including the recommendation of enforcement action.

• Provides support to the Metropolitan Washington, DC Joint Terrorism Task Force (JTTF).

• Provides investigative support to DOE Programs.

• Actively supports the "Protective Services Working Group (PSWG)".

• Maintains active liaison with other federal law enforcement agencies to include the US Secret Service, Diplomatic Security Service, US Marshals, TSA, US Capitol Police, Federal Protective Service, and the Department of Homeland Security along with State and Local police departments and agencies.