Protecting the Department of the Navy Worldwide
Overview
The Southeast Field Office (SEFO) is located aboard Naval Station Mayport, Fla. SEFO’s full spectrum mission activities enable warfighter and operational readiness to Department of War (DoW) and Department of Navy (DON) equities operating throughout five states in the Southeast region; as well as, 32 countries and 15 territories in Central and South America and the Caribbean Sea. Known for its dedicated and agile team of professionals, SEFO conducts focused and timely investigations, proactive intelligence driven operations, expeditionary force engagement, and a myriad of other mission activities aimed at identifying, exploiting, neutralizing, and eliminating all manner of criminal and national security threats targeting DoW and DON warfighters, their family members, and resources. Through its mission, SEFO provides senior leaders from the Navy and Marine Corps with actionable information, guiding operational decision-making and ensuring warfighter superiority.
Geographic Responsibility
SEFO oversees a unique area of responsibility that encompasses five states and extends its reach to cover 32 countries and 15 territories across Central and South America, and the Caribbean Sea. This extensive jurisdiction allows SEFO to engage with a multitude of cultural and geopolitical landscapes.
Resident Agencies
- Gulfport, Mississippi
- Mayport, Florida
- Jacksonville, Florida
- Kings Bay, Georgia
- Pensacola, Florida
- Orlando, Florida
Resident Units
- Huntsville, Alabama
- Meridian, Mississippi
- New Orleans, Louisiana
- Key West, Florida
- Panama City, Florida
- Atlanta, Georgia
- Fort Gordon, Georgia
- Guantanamo Bay, Cuba
- Tampa, Florida
- Miami, Florida
- Puerto Rico
Force Protection Detachments
- Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
- Santiago, Chile
- Bogota, Colombia
- Tegucigalpa, Honduras
- Antiguo Cuscatlan, El Salvador
- Aventia Demetrio Bassilio Lakes, Panama
Core Mission Areas
- Sexual Assault Investigations
- Deaths: Homicides / Suicides
- Special Operations: Narcotics / Child Exploitation / Human Trafficking
- Cyber Security
- Counter Illicit Trafficking
- Counter International / Domestic Terrorism
- Counterintelligence
- Border Activities / Expeditionary Force Engagement
Partnership & Coordination
SEFO partners with federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies and has special agents and intelligence analysts assigned as Task Force Officers throughout its area of responsibility embedded with agencies such as the Department of Homeland Security, Federal Bureau of Investigation, Drug Enforcement Administration, the Joint Interagency Task Force – South, and Homeland Security Task Force-20 (formerly PANEX). Under DoW and DON strategic national security objectives, SEFO has increased its investigations and proactive operations focused on border security, human trafficking, counterterrorism, and counter-narcotics to eliminate multiple threat vectors to include those posed from Transnational Criminal Organizations and Narco-terrorists.
Some of SEFO’s primary stakeholders include US Southern Command (USSOUTHCOM), US Central Command (CENTCOM), US Special Operations Command (USSOCOM), US Naval Forces South/US Fourth Fleet (NAVSO/C4F), and US Navy Region Southeast. SEFO integrates with seven US Embassy country teams throughout Central and South America.
Living & Working There
SEFO is a diverse team of dedicated Special Agents, Investigators, Intelligence Analysts, military, and support personnel tackling some of the most challenging and sensitive cases concerning public safety and national security. Special Agents and Investigators are at the forefront of SEFO's investigative efforts as they lead complex investigations into counter-narcotics operations, child exploitation cases, and serious incidents involving sexual and domestic violence. Intelligence Analysts serve a pivotal function within SEFO by fusing intelligence capabilities into proactive operations and investigation. Professional administrative support personnel play an equally critically role, managing the detailed coordination, case documentation, and administrative functions that keep the SEFO operations running smoothly. Their contributions are essential for maintaining operational efficiency and enhancing the overall effectiveness of the agency.
One of the benefits of SEFO is the flexibility it offers to its personnel in terms of geographic location. Personnel can be assigned and tasked to various locations across the Southeast Hemisphere, each assignment presenting unique operational tempos, cultural experiences, and living conditions. This mobility allows SEFO to respond swiftly pivot on response to emerging threats and adapt to the specific needs of each region. Personnel may find themselves working in urban environments with high population density and significant criminal activity or in rural communities where building relationships and trust is crucial for effective operations. Each environment presents its own set of challenges and opportunities, enhancing the experience and professional growth of SEFO staff.
Contact Information
Address: Naval Station Mayport, Jacksonville, FL32227
Phone: 904-270-5361