Attachment 9: Contract Security Handbook

CUI

JOINT BASE CHARLESTON (JB CHS)

CONTRACTOR & VENDOR SECURITY REQUIREMENTS HANDOUT

2 March 2026

Due to ongoing threats, we must remain vigilant in protecting our personnel and resources. This requires strict control and monitoring of all installation access. Like other military bases, we conduct background checks, including criminal history reviews and fingerprinting, on all current and prospective contractors, subcontractors, and vendors. We also use a contractor/vendor identification badge system to streamline entry for authorized individuals and support Security Forces in maintaining effective access control. The 628th Security Forces Squadron (628 SFS) collects required information for anyone not otherwise entitled to unescorted entry, including individuals accessing the installation through contracts or agreements. 628 SFS also maintains a list of personnel who are not authorized to enter JB CHS.
These security measures are mandatory. JB CHS reserves the right to deny entry based on background check results or refusal to provide fingerprints. This handbook outlines the requirements contractors must follow to comply with JB CHS security standards.
For additional access guidance, refer to
DoDM5200.08v3_DAFMAN31-101v3_DAFGM2025-01, Installation Perimeter Access Control. Please coordinate closely with 628 SFS and give this process your full attention so we can implement these procedures quickly and efficiently.

1. Assistance Available:

1.1. The 628 SFS provides a 24 hour-a-day Base Defense Operations Center (BDOC) also referred to as the “Law Enforcement Desk”, for JB CHS. The 628 SFS provides normal police functions that are associated with any civilian police force (i.e. traffic control, alarm response, accident and incident investigations, etc.). The BDOC controller is located on JB CHS-Air Base (AB) in Bldg. 254 at (843) 963-3600/8011 and is located on JB CHS-Naval Weapons Station (NWS) in Bldg. 1978 at (843) 794-7555. 1.2. The Visitor Control Centers (VCCs) are under the S5 Plans & Programs section and are responsible for contractor access control. All contractor security related questions should be directed to the VCCs at the numbers listed below:
 JB CHS-AB VCC (Bldg 1953), is located at the intersection of Dorchester Rd and Hill Blvd. They are open 5-days a week, Mon - Fri, 0700 – 1600. They can be reached at (843) 963-7807/6158. o Badges are issued between 0730 - 1530, Mon - Fri by the Contract Security Manager (CSM). o Note: The VCC is closed on the first Wed of each month for training from 1200 - 1600.