Training of SPR Protective Force Officers and qualification to carry firearms.

CFR · 2024-01-01 · US · Title 10

(a) Protective Force Officers shall successfully complete training required by applicable Department of Energy orders prior to receiving authorization to carry firearms. The Chief Health, Safety and Security Officer shall approve the course. (b) Prior to initial assignment to duty, Protective Force Officers shall successfully complete a basic qualification training course which equips them with at least the minimum level of competence to perform tasks associated with their responsibilities. The basic course shall include the following subject areas: (1) Legal authority, including use of deadly force and exercise of limited arrest authority; (2) Security operations, including policies and procedures; (3) Security tactics, including tactics for Protective Force Officers acting alone or as a group; (4) Use of firearms, including firearms safety and proficiency with all types of weapons expected to be used; (5) Use of non-deadly weapons, weapon-less self-defense, and physical conditioning; (6) Use of vehicles, including vehicle safety in routine and emergency situations; (7) Safety, first aid, and elementary firefighting procedures; (8) Operating in such a manner as to preserve SPR sites and facilities; (9) Communications, including methods and procedures. (c) After completing training, and receiving the appropriate security clearance, Protective Force Officers shall be authorized to carry firearms and exercise limited arrest authority. Protective Force Officers shall receive an

official document · source cfr-2024 · id 10:§ 1049.8