Establishment

Functions of the Civil Security Department as per Gazette notification No 1462/20 dated 13th September 2006 are as follows:

Taking actions as a Supplementary Force for aiding and assisting Armed Forces and Police Service, as per the case of the existing security situation within the country.
Taking action to safeguard the villages, properties and cities where terrorist threats are present.
Assisting the Police and Armed Forces for the function of protecting Law and Order within the country.
Engaging with the Security on instances of National Events and any other important occasions.
Assisting to the activities of mitigating various disasters (such as floods, landslides and Tsunami) occurred within the country.
Assisting with Social Welfare activities.
Engaging with special functions ordered by the President, Minister (in charge of the subject) or the Government.
Establishment of Civil Security Department Head Quarters.