| Overview |
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These descriptions are for the Security Department, which is represented by the color yellow. The positions of the Security/Tactical Department include:
Chief Security/Tactical Officer |
| Tactical/Security Department Positions |
| Chief Tactical/Security Officer |
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The Chief Security Officer's duty is to ensure the safety of ship and crew. It is his personal duty to protect the Commanding and Executive Officer on away teams, as well as being responsible for persons under arrest and the safety of any and all guests aboard ship. He is also a department head and a member of the senior staff, responsible for all crew members and duty rosters in the department.
As Chief Tactical Officer, he is the vessels gunman, responsible for the ship's weapons system, and functioning as the CO's tactical advisor in starship Combat matters, as well as being trained in ground combat and small unit tactics. Tactical maintains the weapons systems aboard the ship, as well as tactical planning and taking a hand in current Intelligence analysis. |
| Deputy Chief Tactical/Security Officer |
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The Deputy Chief Tactical/Security Officer assists the department head in the daily work; in issues regarding security/tactical and any administrative matters.
There is much more to tactical than simply overseeing the weapons console on the bridge. Tactical maintains the weapons systems aboard the ship/starbase, maintaining and reloading photons magazines. Tactical planning and current Intelligence analysis (if no Intelligence officers are aboard) is also overseen by the Tactical department. As and if required the Deputy must be able to take command of the Tactical/Security department. |
| Engineering Officer |
| There are several non-specialized Engineers aboard of each vessel. They are assigned to their duties by the Chief Engineer and his Assistant, performing a number of different tasks as required (i.e. general maintenance and repair). Generally Engineers as assigned to more specialized Engineering person to assist in there work is so requested by the specialized Engineer. |
| Security Investigations Officer |
| The Security Investigations Officer is an Enlisted Officer. S/He fulfills the role of a special investigator or detective when dealing with Starfleet matters aboard ship or on a planet. Coordinates with the Chief Security Officer on all investigations as needed. The Security Investigations Officer reports to the Chief of Security. |
| Tactical Officer |
| The Tactical Officers are the vessels gunmen. They assist the Chief Security/Tactical Officer by running and maintaining the numerous weapons systems aboard the ship/starbase, and analysis and tactical planning of current missions. Very often Tactical Officers are also trained in ground combat and small unit tactics. |
| Damage Control Specialist |
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The Damage Control Specialist is a specialized Engineer. The Damage Control Specialist controls all damage control aboard the ship when it gets damaged in battle. S/he oversees all damage repair aboard the ship, and coordinates repair teams on the smaller jobs so the Chief Engineer can worry about other matters.
A small team is assigned to the Damage Control Specialist which is made up from NCO personnel assigned by the Assistant and Chief Engineer. The Damage Control Specialist reports to the Assistant and Chief Engineer. |
| Security Officer |
| There are several Security Officers aboard of each vessel. They are assigned to their duties by the Chief of Tactical/Security and his/her Deputy and mostly guard sensitive areas, protect people, patrol, and handle other threats to the Federation. |
| Brig Officer |
| The Brig Officer is a Security Officer who has chosen to specialize in a specific role. S/he guards the brig and its cells. But there are other duties associated with this post as well. S/he is responsible for any prisoner transport, and the questioning of prisoners. Often Brig Officers have a good knowledge of forcefield technology, and are experts in escaping such confinements. |
| VIP Bodyguard |
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VIPs are sometimes difficult people to get along with. They want this and that, and want it as soon as they ask for it. So a VIP Bodyguard has not only to guarantee for the safety of the person s/he guards, but must also be good at organizing the requests from VIPs. Often s/he has to be diplomatic about what s/he has heard while staying in the vicinity of there VIP guests.
As with brig Officers, VIP Bodyguards are specialist Security Officers, and when not serving a VIP most Bodyguards partake in normal Security duties. |
| Master-at-Arms |
| The Master-at-Arms trains and supervises Security crewmen in departmental operations, repairs, and protocols; maintains duty assignments for all Security personnel; supervises weapons locker access and firearm deployment; and is qualified to temporarily act as Chief of Security if so ordered. The Master-at-Arms reports to the Chief of Security. |
| Gunner's Mate |
| The Gunner's Mate trains and supervises Tactical crewmen in tactical operations, repairs, and protocols; maintains duty assignments for all Tactical personnel; supervises ordnance inventory, preparation, and deployment; and is qualified to temporarily act as Chief Tactical Officer if so ordered. The Gunner's Mate reports to the Deputy of Tactical. |
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