The Security Department (through the Chief Security Officer) is in charge of the safety and well-being of the crew and passengers. The Tactical Officer controls the main defence systems aboard the ship. As the position tile notes, the Sec/Tac Officers have responsibility for coordinating all of the internal and external security for a vessel. This includes managing and leading security teams to provide a constant presence throughout the ship while minimizing visibility and any minor inconveniences to the crew in addition to the overseeing of a ship's offensive and defensive capabilities. Security teams may be directed from the tactical station via keyed instructions or in a meeting-like setting by the Chief Sec/Tac or Assistant ChSec/tec.

In addition, special transporting of dignitaries and ambassadorial staff shall be conducted by the Chief of Security and his/her staff as well as armoury inventories, security team personnel assignments, and detailed counter-intelligence measures to prevent sabotage or terrorism aboard a starship.

Access to all Starfleet data is highly regulated. A standard set of access levels have been programmed into the computer cores of the Southern Cross in order to stop any undesired access to confidential data. 

Security levels are also variable, and task-specific. Certain areas of the ship are restricted to unauthorized personnel, regardless of security level. Security levels can also be raised, lowered, or revoked by Command personnel.

The Security Department can easily accommodate a number of persons in the four holding cells in the Main Brig on Deck 4, and in the two cells in the Secondary Brig on Deck 14

Security levels in use aboard the USS Southern Cross are:

Level 10  -  Captain/Commanding Officer and Above

Level 9  - First Officer

Level 8 - Commander / Lieutenant Colonel

Level 7  - Lt. Commander / Major

Level 6 - Lieutenant / MCaptain

Level 5 - Lt. Junior Grade / 1st Lieutenant

Level 4 - Ensign / 2nd Lieutenant

Level 3 - Non-Commissioned Crew

Level 2 - Civilian Personnel

Level 1 - Open Access (Read Only)

Note:

1.Security Levels beyond current rank can and are bestowed where, when and to whom they are necessary.

2. Security levels for Marine contingent activities are restricted for listing within the Units designated files, with a USS Southern Cross Commanding Officer over-ride/access facility

The main computer grants access based on a battery of checks to the individual user, including face and voice recognition in conjunction with a vocal code as an added level of security.

A Picture of our Brig; the one place you dont want to go!!

Please Email theChief of Security – Maj Nick Hamze If you Have any Questions

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