Personnel Security - Purpose and Functions Flashcards
What is the primary purpose of personnel security?
To ensure that an organization hires those candidates best suited to assist the organization in achieving its desired goals.
How does the newly hired individual augment the security program?
By protecting the organization’s assets (eg people, property & information)
How is vulnerability to losses caused by employees measured?
By the character of the employees, their awareness of asset protection requirements, and their motivation to cooperate.
What are the three major security processes utilized in providing the total protection of an organization?
1) Personnel security
2) Information security
3) Physical security
Why is personnel security the most critical security process?
Because the potential risk (eg theft, embezzlement, release of sensitive information) could be perpetrated by an employee.
What are the key functions of the personnel security process? 1) 2) 3) 4) 5)
1) Screening
2) Background investigations
3) Investigation of current employees suspected in violation of organization’s rules and regulations
4) Security awareness and educational programs
5) Protection of employees from discriminatory practices
How should adequate job specifications be documented?
In the form of a job description
A comprehensive personnel security program should include what elements? 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7)
1) Adequate job specifications (job description)
2) Appropriate applicant screening procedures (ie well constructed application)
3) Background investigative standards
4) Criteria for employee conduct and performance standards
5) Investigation process for questionable workplace conduct
6) Disciplinary or corrective action procedures
7) Procedures for employee discharge
What is an example of appropriate applicant screening procedures?
A well-constructed employment application
