The FSO ensures the safety of top government officials. He is engaged in ensuring the physical security of the president, secure communications. It has several branches. There is an academy in the service.
The main agency that protects state power is the Federal Security Service of the Russian Federation. The Institute for the Protection of Top Officials in the country appeared from the moment the state was created, the formation of the first elites in society.
History
The first written evidence of the existence of a special unit relates to the reign of Ivan the Terrible. In August 1555, an order was voiced for the Boyars Duma on the allocation of land to two thousand archers. This was due to the need to constantly stay next to the royal palace.
In the 17th century, the emperor was guarded by 200 people constantly. At night, a special person was on duty near the royal bedroom with 1-2 entourage. Each gates and doors of the palace also had archers. The records relating to this period indicate that Artamon Sergeyevich Matveev proved the expediency of separating separate military, police and security functions of the archery regiments. The FSO itself was formed from 9 KGB directorates. The structure was engaged in protecting the state and the communist system from any attacks. It was formed in 1954.
After the collapse of the USSR, it was decided to create such an executive body. The main goal remained the protection of government officials. Since 1992, the "Main Directorate of Security" was also engaged in providing special communications. In 1996, the body was disbanded, and the FSO was created on its basis.
What is the FSO?
The service is part of the security forces of the Russian Federation. In his work he is guided by constitutional provisions, various federal laws, acts of the president and government, international treaties. The president directs the work. He also approves the structure and main provisions of the activity.
Main functions:
- protection of the president and members of his family;
- protection of the first persons in the places of their stay;
- organization of unhindered passage on the tracks;
- checking the president’s nutrition;
- physical protection of important statesmen.
The organization is also engaged in safe communication between the highest authorities and the head of state.
Additionally, the FSO identifies and eliminates real and potential threats to protected objects, takes part in the fight against terrorists, and takes an active part in developing policies in the field of creating a global information flow in Russia.
FSO today
In 2018, the merger of the FSB, SVR and FSO into the “Ministry of State Security” is actively discussed in the media. The FSO will operate in the form of a “Presidential Security Service.” Following the reform, this executive branch will control transport services for senior officials and special-purpose communications equipment.
The purpose of such changes is:
- increasing the level of power structures management;
- fight against corruption;
- defense departments reach a higher level.
It is assumed that the updated branch of the executive branch will begin to perform tasks comparable to the functions of the Soviet "State Security Committee."
Structure of the “Federal Security Service of the Russian Federation”
The structure goes directly to the FSO, special communications and information departments in the constituent entities of the Russian Federation, centers for special communications and information, educational, research and other organizations. The employees are entrusted with obligations not only regarding the personal protection of the president, but also the implementation of cryptographic work, the provision of means of special communication to government representatives located in foreign countries. It also deals with generalizing the practice of applying legislation on issues related to the established field of activity.
How can I get a job in the FSO
Almost all employees are graduates of a specialized academy. It is a federal state treasury military educational institution. He is engaged in training personnel for local security agencies and other types of executive power, which provide for military service. Cadets are trained in several programs:
Application and operation of automated systems for special purposes;
- communication technologies and special communications systems;
- Information Security;
- state protection.
During training, cadets are fully supported by the state and receive monetary allowance. The first two years, students live in barracks, the remaining three - in dormitories.
How can I get a job at the FSO?
The legislation established that the citizens of our country can serve in the FSO or work in the structure, without taking a direct part in security activities. Not everyone can get a job. Mandatory requirements include:
- age from 18 years;
- citizenship of the Russian Federation;
- the absence of a criminal record or fact of investigation of the crime against the applicant;
- military service or training at the FSO Academy;
- lack of medical contraindications.
It is impossible to get into the service for citizens who have two citizenships, have a close relationship with representatives of the structure or previously convicted persons.
For positions that do not imply service, getting easier. These include secretaries, couriers and other professions. It is mandatory for them to be fully able-bodied, if necessary, pass tests for vocational training with positive results.
