Port Facility Security Officer– 33 CFR 105 – 18 hours

With the University of Findlay’s Center for Terrorism Preparedness. This class is a course of training for individuals tasked with the role of Facility Security Officer for facilities subject to 33 CFR 105 and 106, and addresses:

The class is taught by experienced maritime, security, and law enforcement personnel. The class has received excellent reviews from both FSO and U.S. Coast Guard attendees. This course is U. S. MARAD-approved. For course dates and registration, go to http://seem.findlay.edu.

Introduction to Maritime Security for Law Enforcement - 8 hours

The goal of this course is to familiarize law enforcement, first responders, and other interested parties with the regulatory framework and requirements that are currently in place in an important component of the port stakeholder community: maritime facilities. Additional topics that will be addressed in this course are the role of company and vessel security officer, sensitive security information requirements, the Area Maritime Security Committee, non-federal initiatives in this area, and pending legislation. Students will leave the course with a greater awareness of port security concepts, the security measures and training mandated for maritime facilities and for personnel employed in those facilities, as well as law enforcement’s role in maintaining port security.

Introduction to Sensitive Security Information (SSI)

This course can be presented in a variety of formats and lengths to suit contractual and regulatory requirements. The course familiarizes students with custody, dissemination, transmission, storage, and destruction of material designated as sensitive security information under 49 CFR 1520. This course will also meet or exceed regulatory requirements of Ohio Senate Bill 9.

Small Airport Security for Law Enforcement - 8 hours

With the University of Findlay’s Center for Terrorism Preparedness. The goal of this course is to prevent small airports from being used to transfer or transport weapons of mass destruction (WMD), to prevent use of rural airports for terrorism against individuals, structures, and agriculture, and to assist public safety personnel in responding to small airports in the event of a natural disaster.

Small airport owners and operators have new security responsibilities under Senate Bill 9, and one of these responsibilities includes consulting with law enforcement in the development of their security procedures. This course will give officers a solid foundation of information about small airports, current threats, suspicious activity, and hazards that may be encountered during a response. For course dates and registration, go to http://seem.findlay.edu.

Introduction to Transportation Security – 16 hours

This is a two-day course to familiarize students with key security issues in the major modes of the transportation network. Course content includes rail, highway, mass transit, and general aviation security threats and mitigation measures.