Protective security advisor job requirements

Research the DHS PSA program. What are some of the requirements for this position? What unique services do PSAs provide? In your state, who are your PSAs? If you are stationed abroad, list your home state. Do you think this program is worth keeping, and why?

South Carolina is the state for the assignment listed above

Required Readings:

DHS PSA Program: https://www.cisa.gov/protective-security-advisors

Instructions: Fully utilize the materials that have been provided to you in order to support your response. Please respond to at least two other students and provide substantive comments that contribute something new and important to the discussion. You may challenge, support or supplement another student’s answer using the terms, concepts and theories from the required readings. Also, do not be afraid to respectfully disagree where you feel appropriate; as this should be part of your analysis process at this academic level.

Student Responses

Student # 1 Douglas

What are some of the requirements for this position?

Extensive knowledge of at least two functional areas in security administration, such as: personnel security, physical security, cyber security, information security, and/or industrial security programs.

Experience and skill presenting complex technical issues to a wide audience with varying levels of technical experience, translating risk and vulnerability into mission and business impacts.

Skill in fostering and maintaining partnerships with stakeholders in both the public and private sectors (CISA (DHS), 2020)

What unique services do PSAs provide?

PSAs are trained critical infrastructure protection and vulnerability mitigation subject matter experts who facilitate local field activities in coordination with other Department of Homeland Security offices. They also advise and assist state, local, and private sector officials and critical infrastructure facility owners and operators (CISA, 2020). through five mission areas: