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Forecasting Future Expenditures |
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Some companies have their departments forecast future expenditures for the next year, next 5 years, and sometimes even further out. Many ask their department heads for the forecast and budget requests at the end of the previous fiscal year. Others ask for the forecast and budget requests at the beginning of the new fiscal year.
If you have never been responsible for submitting a budget or if your department head has just recently asked for your input some items to consider are:
- Training
- Independent Study
- Workshops & Seminars
- Briefings for Staff & Management
Security Office Supplies
- Software
- Badges
- Logs
- Rewards/Security Prizes (sometimes these are freebies)
- Stamps
- Shipping Supplies
- Subscriptions
Memberships
Future Needs
- Staff
- Computers
- Safes (October 2012 some safes will be obsolete --per NISPOM Chapter 5)
- Classified Work Areas
- Restricted Areas
- Closed Areas
- SCIFs
- Classified Conference Areas
Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS)
If you would like assistance in determining your budget needs and future company needs, please give me a call at (512) 650-4819 or send me an email requesting more information. |
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Grooming Your Replacement |
Whether you are primarily the Facility Security Officer (FSO) or it is only one of many roles you currently hold, you should plan who your replacement will be and begin grooming him or her. It is very rare that one person will remain in the same FSO role or position for longer than five years. Sometimes change occurs because management and the previous FSO no longer visualize the same path to the companies objectives or goals. Sometimes it is just time for a change so that either the company, the FSO, or both can continue to grow.
Once you have selected your replacement or a couple of candidates, it is time to start grooming. Introduce your choice candidate(s) to security. Have them enroll and take the Essentials for Industrial Security Management or another of the independent study courses made available via ENROL, the On-Line Learning from the Defense Security Service Academy (DSSA). Assign a task that involves applying information from the NISPOM and/or one or more of the Industrial Security Letters (ISLs).
While you are grooming your future replacement, do not forget to continue your own studying and learning so that you may advance to a better and more challenging position.
Remember that AJ's Consulting has webinars and 1-day training courses to assist in grooming your replacement or in advancing your knowledge -- download my 2010 Course Catalog. |
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Finding a Facility Security Officer (FSO) |
When searching for a Facility Security Officer (FSO) you want someone who can work with your staff and yet keep you compliant with the NISPOM. You wish for someone who has the knowledge and energy to assist your company in reaching it's goals.
Per the NISPOM, the FSO is an employee who is also a citizen of the United States. This employee will be the liaison between your management or staff and the government agency security representatives. Someone who is familiar enough with the regulations (NISPOM, ISLs, etc.) to be able to find a way for your staff to effectively and efficiently provide the product or service to your government client while ensuring that National Security is protected.
The NISPOM currently requires all FSOs to have obtained required Defense Security Service Academy (DSSA) training within one year of being appointed. This training is available as individual study via the ENROL application of the www.dss.mil website. There are also additional individual study programs to supplement and increase an FSO's knowledge.
If you do choose someone who has not already progressed through the FSO training, there are local NCMS Chapters which provide networking with Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), additional training, and heads up on changes that are in the works -- like the NISPOM being revised by the 2nd Quarter of 2010. Becoming a member is one of the many "Above and Beyond" items that your Defense Security Service (DSS) Industrial Security Representative may be looking for during the Annual Security Review.
Many seasoned FSOs have decided to showcase their expertise by becoming certified and/or speakers for many NCMS Chapters and Workshops. Two of the best certifications available include:
Deciding upon what level of certification your FSO requires and his or her responsibilities as relates to your specific needs as a DoD Contractor can be overwhelming. If you would like a consultation regarding your options, please call (512-650-4819) or email ajsconsulting@earthlink.net and request more information. |
Ann was very knowledgeable not only in JPAS, but also DISCO information and Reg's, etc. She conducts the training in a clear & concise manner.
Elizabeth Marcotte
Little Rock, AR |
