Chapter 1 – General Administration

15040.10 Security Operations and Management Branch

• The SOMB provides direction and oversight to ensure the appropriate standards of security are applied to the design, construction, renovation, activation, and maintenance of the Department’s facilities. Through project management, training, automation, and one-on-one support, the branch contributes to the Department’s overall safety and security, and the efficient use of its resources.

• Security Operations Unit

  • The Security Operations Unit (SOU) is responsible for the development and maintenance of design standards that ensure cost-effective construction while maintaining public, staff, and inmate safety. The SOU reviews major and minor capital outlay budget change proposals and Section 6.00 requests relating to facility/building renovations/modifications and when possible, ensures compliance with new prison construction standards. The unit is also responsible for the development of perimeter security systems including the design, activation, and ongoing maintenance programs of electrified fences.

• Facilities Maintenance Unit

  • The Facilities Management Unit (FMU) is responsible for the development, implementation, administration, support, and compliance reviews of the Standard Automated Preventive Maintenance System (SAPMS) and the maintenance program at all State facilities. The unit is also responsible for developing, administering, and updating the maintenance program section in DOMDepartment Operations Manual. The unit shall:

    • Conduct on-site operational reviews to provide technical consultation and evaluate compliance with the SAPMS.

    • Review and analyze the institutions’ database for the inclusion of major systems (electrical, electrified fence, HVAC, personal alarms, water, wastewater, etc.) as defined, but not limited to the Functional Inventory Guide of the SAPMS.

    • Provide contract management and oversight on the hardware/software maintenance contract and licensing agreements on the SAPMS equipment.

    • Evaluate monthly corrective and preventive maintenance reports by facility.

    • Compile information from the monthly reports as appropriate for the Regional Administrators and Deputy Director.

    • Review requests from institutions to complete any in-house projects with the Program Support Unit for impact on the SAPMS.

    • Coordinate, develop, and implement departmentwide studies of policy and regulations with regards to SAPMS.

    • Review, analyze, and develop standard methologies for facility management functions such as, but not limited to, a Standard Plant Operations Procedure Manual, Material & Safety Data Sheet Manuals, and Tool Control Procedures.

    • Review, analyze, and provide recommendations for facility management in the areas of budgeting, staffing, and vacancies.

    • Assess, analyze, and develop appropriate training programs as identified by institution staff.

    • Assist EISEnterprise Information Services (formerly Information Services Division) in the preparation of any feasibility study report as required by the DOFDepartment Of Finance and DGSDepartment of General Services in maintaining the SAPMPS.

    • Interact with HQs, EISEnterprise Information Services (formerly Information Services Division), Strategic Offender Management System (SOMSStrategic Offender Management) project staff, Business Information System, vendors/contractors, Associate Wardens for Business Services, Correctional Plant Managers, and Preventive Maintenance System analysts.

• Technology Management Unit

  • The Technology Management Unit (TMU) shall be responsible for providing statewide coordination, implementation, and ongoing support for new “state-of-the-art” technology projects approved by the Technology Transfer Committee and the Secretary (Chapter 1, Article 3). TMU shall implement large-scale technology applications to respond to safety and security problems or to improve existing equipment to enhance institutional operations. The TMU shall:

    • Develop project plans and monitor progress of implementation.

    • Develop and negotiate contracts to support the applied technology.

    • Manage and coordinate the delivery, placement, and installation of the system/equipment.

    • Provide ongoing support and provide maintenance for the life of the program.

    • Report performance history to management and recommend needed improvements/modifications to the applied technology.

    • Interact as the departmental liaison during and after project implementation with headquarters, institutions, control agencies, and the business community.

    • Provide presentations on the effectiveness of the technology.