In a case of an alarm at a controlled area facility, which command level should be alerted first?

• A. Patrol Sergeant
• B. Local Police
• C. NCOIC Resource Protection (S5R)
• D. Facility Security Officer

Answer: (C)

The trigger for an alarm at a controlled area facility should go to the on-site security lead responsible for resource protection. This role, the NCOIC Resource Protection (S5R), is the first line of coordination for incident response, verification, and escalation. They have the authority to assess the alarm, activate the proper procedures, and quickly notify Security Forces and other needed stakeholders. From there, the response can be scaled up as needed.

Why this is the best choice: the NCOIC Resource Protection is specifically designated to oversee security resources and incident handling at the facility level, ensuring a rapid, organized, and internally coordinated response. Other options involve responders or agencies that come into play after the initial internal assessment and command decision.