The SSU provides personal protection to individuals in the following roles: The SSU also provides security arrangements for ceremonies and public events, carrying out threat level assessment, risk assessment inquiry, and security surveys.

On 7 April 2010, the CSH was reorganized to ensure effective span of command and supervision, along with the creation of post SP Security-I to provide security to important personalities.

It was reorganized in light of the ambition of SP Maqsood Ahmed to execute the security issues to initiate a change culture in the police unit.

The aspirants for the SSU, existing or external candidates (new), are required to pass a certain set of assessments which are aimed at determining their suitability and fitness.

All SSU personnel wear a bulletproof jacket, helmet, and other body protective gears when on operational duty.

[10] In 2015, the SSU established the Hostile Environment Awareness Training (HEAT) program, intended to teach civilians how to respond during terrorist attacks.