The National Training Center (NTC), the Department’s Center of Excellence for Security and Safety Training and Professional Development, designs, develops, and implements state-of-the-art security and safety training programs for Department federal and contractor personnel nationwide, including the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA).  The NTC:

  • Conducts ongoing job analysis, and develops and delivers training in all aspects of security and safety required for the protection of Departmental and NNSA critical assets, including facilities, equipment, materials and information;
  • Serves to maintain the proficiency and competency of Department and NNSA security and safety personnel through standardized nuclear safety and security training, education, and professional development services;
  • Provides training based on technical qualification standards.

As appropriate, the NTC extends its services to other government agencies involved in protecting critical national security assets.

Gabe Pugh, Director

Tim Henderson, Deputy Director