Security Department
The Security Department is tasked with "keeping of the keys" for the ship. The volunteers in this Department assist the other volunteers on board by making sure they each have access to the necessary ship's systems in order to perform their respective duties.
Security works closely with Command in determining who should have access, with Engineering in ensuring they can have access, and with Operations in ensuring they have the access they need.
Below are the volunteer "Duty Station" positions that fall under the Security Department. Active members who don't wish to volunteer may request to be assigned to Security as a "Standard position" with no duties allocated.
If you would like to request assignment to the Security Department as a Standard Position, apply here.
Activities
The principle activities of the Security Department are, among other things:
Managing access to the USS Dauntless' online systems
Adjusting access privileges;
Safely storing personally identifiable information;
Performing access reviews and audits
Promoting physical safety
Facilitating the Combat Training Challenge;
Encouraging snake-handling training;
Taking reasonable steps to monitor and mitigate risks on Away Missions (convention security)
Branch of Service: Operations
Uniform Colour: Gold
The Chief Security Officer (CoS) is the Department Head for the Security Department of the USS Dauntless. The Department Head acts as a communication conduit between the Command Department and the Security Department.
The Chief Security Officer manages the Command Codes Matrix - the list of all secured Dauntless systems and who should have what level access to which.
The Chief Security Officer also manages the Combat Training Program.
This position may not be held by an Enlisted member.
Duties and Qualifications
Duties
Access Control: Maintaining the "Command Codes Matrix" document, including:
Updating the document with new systems as they are brought online;
Ensuring new appointees are granted the necessary access privileges they require;
Ensuring permissions aren't assigned inappropriately;
Conducting an annual audit to ensure the document reflects reality.
Training: In collaboration with the Science Dept, Training and assessing members of the Security Department on:
Departmental orientation;
Command Codes Matrix management and auditing protocols.
Departmental Supervision: Maintaining open lines of communication with members of the Security Department. This requires attempting to have at least one communications exchange with each member of the Department per calendar month. This may be in the form of a face-to-face meeting, a telephone conversation, an Instant Message conversation, an email exchange or anything of a similar nature.
Nomination: Making recommendations and nominations for appointments to Duty Stations in the Security Department;
Reporting: Submitting Departmental Monthly Status Reports (DMSR) to the XO on or before the 3rd of each calendar month. This report must include information such as promotion nominations, award nominations, planned or past events when applicable, as well as the success or failure to contact members of the Department.
Logging: Write a regular column for the Crow's Nest.
Delegation: Performing any and all duties the Deputy Chief Security Officer is unable to perform.
Officer of the Watch: Monitor Dauntless communications channels during convenient hours and take swift action should any inappropriate content be posted or other issues arise.
Reports To
Executive Officer
Qualifications
In order to be considered, the applicant must already be an active participant in a bare minimum of 50% of all USS Dauntless activities measured over a 3-month time-frame. This must include online and in-person activities, as well as the monthly challenges. The applicant must also be an active user of Discord, Google Workspace, Meta Business Suite, YouTube Creator Studio, Tweetdeck and Trello. Experience or certification in IAM administration beneifical, but not required.
Required in order to qualify for application for position
Grade O-2 (Lieutenant (Junior Grade)/Second Lieutenant) or higher.
Officers Training School (OTS, STARFLEET Academy)
STARFLEET Data Protection Policy (SFDPP 101 and 102, STARFLEET Academy)
Bridge Officer Certification - Chief Security Officer (STARFLEET Academy)
New Recruit Orientation course.
Active membership to STARFLEET in good standing.
Command Codes Matrix protocols signoff.
Correct and accurate Standard Duty Uniform
Required within 6 months of appointment to position
PD-100 certification (STARFLEET Marine Corps Academy)
Privileges
Upon appointment, the Chief Security Officer is granted a conditional promotion to the grade of O-3 (Lieutenant/Marine Captain). After holding the position for 6 continuous months, the promotion becomes permanent.
The Deputy Chief Security Officer (DCoS) is the Deputy Department Head for the Security Department of the USS Dauntless. The Deputy Department Head acts as a reserve for the Department Head.
If held by an Enlisted member, use the title "Master at Arms" (MaA).
Duties and Qualifications
Duties
Access Control: Assisting the CoS in maintaining the "Command Codes Matrix" document.
Departmental Supervision: Maintaining open lines of communication with members of the Security Department, should the CoS be unable to do so. This requires attempting to have at least one communications exchange with each member of the Department per calendar month. This may be in the form of a face-to-face meeting, a telephone conversation, an Instant Message conversation, an email exchange or anything of a similar nature.
Reporting: Submitting Departmental Monthly Status Reports (DMSR) to the XO on or before the 3rd of each calendar month, should the CoS be unable to do so. This report must include information such as promotion nominations, award nominations, planned or past events when applicable, as well as the success or failure to contact members of the Department.
Delegation: Performing any and all duties the Duty Stations within the Security Department are unable to perform.
Reports To
Chief Security Officer
Qualifications
In order to be considered, the applicant must already be an active participant in a bare minimum of 50% of all USS Dauntless activities measured over a 3-month time-frame. This must include online and in-person activities, as well as the monthly challenges. The applicant must also be an active user of Discord, Google Workspace, Meta Business Suite, YouTube Creator Studio, Tweetdeck and Trello. Experience or certification in IAM administration beneifical, but not required.
For Deputy Chief Security Officer:
Required in order to qualify for application for position
Grade O-2 (Lieutenant (Junior Grade)/First Lieutenant) or higher.
Officers Training School (OTS, STARFLEET Academy)
Officers Command College (OCC, STARFLEET Academy)
STARFLEET Data Protection Policy (SFDPP 101 and 102, STARFLEET Academy)
New Recruit Orientation course.
Active membership to STARFLEET in good standing.
Correct and accurate Standard Duty Uniform
Required within 6 months of appointment to position
Bridge Officer Certification - Chief Security Officer (STARFLEET Academy)
PD-100 certification (STARFLEET Marine Corps Academy)
For Master at Arms
Required in order to qualify for application for position
Grade E-6 (Petty Officer 1st Class/Staff Sergeant) or higher.
STARFLEET Data Protection Policy (SFDPP 101 and 102, STARFLEET Academy)New Recruit Orientation course.
Active membership to STARFLEET in good standing.
Correct and accurate Standard Duty Uniform
Required within 6 months of appointment to position
PD-100 certification (STARFLEET Marine Corps Academy)
Privileges
For Deputy Chief Security Officer:
Upon appointment, the Deputy Chief Security Officer is granted a conditional promotion to the grade of O-3 (Lieutenant/Marine Captain). After holding the position for 6 continuous months, the promotion becomes permanent.
When the CoS position becomes vacant, the DCoS is automatically considered an applicant for the position, regardless of his/her qualifications.
For Master at Arms
Upon appointment, the Master at Arms is granted a conditional promotion to the grade of E-7 (Chief Petty Officer/Gunnery Sergeant). After holding the position for 6 continuous months, the promotion becomes permanent.