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ID Access: Frequently Asked Questions

General Questions

Badges

Keys

Classes

General Questions

Do I need an appointment at the ID Access Office?

Appointments are required for both new and renewal badge applications, U.S. Custom Security Seal applications and badge pickup. It's best to make appointments at least five days in advance. U.S. Custom Security Seal applications can be dropped off in advance of your appointment. Plan to drop off the application at least two days before your appointment.

To schedule an appointment go to https://app.timetrade.com/tc/login.do?url=portseattle.ca

If you have questions regarding appointments, please e-mail: securitynews@portseattle.org.

What is needed for employees to drive on the airfield?

Ramp permit application form signed by an authorized signature from your company on file in the ID office and an insurance certificate with at least $5,000,000 (five million dollars) general liability and $5,000,000 (five million dollars) auto liability.

If applicable, you may also need a co-signature from the airlines, or if it's for an OCIP contract, a co-signature from Linda Luzadder (206-835-5754).

Do you accept credit cards?

MasterCard and Visa credit cards.

Do you accept personal checks?

No, personal checks are not accepted. We accept cash, company checks, and MasterCard/Visa.

Do you validate parking?

Not at this time.

Badges

How do I get a badge?

Step 1: Fill out forms and have identification available

  1. Submit an Identification Badge Application (81 KB PDF). An authorized person from your company must sign the application. His or her signature-authority must be on file at the ID Access Office.
  2. Authorize fingerprinting/threat assessment
  3. Submit a completed and signed Disqualifying Crimes Sheet (202 KB, PDF)
  4. Two pieces of ID are required. One piece must be a valid government-issued document with your picture on it, (such as a state driver's license). Acceptable second IDs include social security cards or birth certificates.

Step 2: Application Processing and Fingerprinting

  1. Make an appointment at the ID Access Office.
  2. A Customer Service Representative will review and input your application information into the computer.
  3. He or she will request that you fill out a Fingerprint Application and a Fingerprint Information sheet.
  4. If you have not committed and/or been convicted of any disqualifying crimes within the past 10 years, we will fingerprint you.
  5. At this point, you must pay for your badge. Cash, company checks, and credit cards are accepted.
  6. We will fingerprint you on one of our live scanning fingerprint machines. This takes about 10 minutes.
  7. The ID Access Support Representative will verify your information, take your picture, and produce a receipt for your badge.
  8. If this is your first badge, and you were fingerprinted, you will not be given a badge until your passed fingerprint results come back. Fingerprint results usually returned within 1-5 business days. In the meantime, new badge applicants should sign up for and take the SIDA, and AOA (if applicable), training class(es). See step 3.

Step 3: Required Training

Training classes must be completed prior to picking up a badge.

  • Restricted/Screener badges require SIDA training only
  • Driving/AOA badge requires SIDA and AOA training. You must pass a SIDA class before you can take an AOA class.

Pre-class preparation: There's no pre-class preparation required to take the SIDA class.

Before you can take the Driver Training class, you must:

  1. Read the manual (currently provided in the ID Access Office).
  2. Answer the questions in the manual.
  3. Bring the manual to class.
  4. Produce a valid driver's license.

Step 4: Pick Up Your Badge

Once your background check is completed, you can make an appointment to pickup your badge at the ID Access Office.

The ID staff will:

  • Request your valid picture ID.
  • Verify your training and fingerprint results.
  • Give you your badge.
  • Ask you to test your the badge in the test reader.
  • Ask if you have any questions.

What forms have to be filled out before I get to the Badge Office?

Both the Identification Badge & Renewal Application (81 KB, PDF) and the Disqualifying Crimes Sheet (202 KB, PDF) must be filled out and signed before getting to the badge office. If you are requesting keys, have the Key Work Request/Transfer Form (344 KB, PDF) filled out and signed before requesting keys. If you are requesting additional access, have the ID Badge/Access Control Authorization Request (87 KB, PDF) completed and signed before asking for access.

How much does a badge cost?

See the Fee Schedule page for pricing information.

Will my badge have access right away?

Your company must complete an Access Authorization Request to inform us of what restricted areas your employees need to have access to. This form must be signed by an authorized signature on file in the ID Office.

When does my badge expire?

There is a date across the top of the badge, like "30 NOV 2009." This is the expiration date.

Can ID badges be mailed to the employee or to the company?

For security reasons, all ID badges must be picked up in person by the original ID badge applicant.

Do I need a cosigner?

All contractors and consultants must have a valid Port of Seattle co-signature on badge applications.

My company already fingerprinted me. Do I get fingerprinted again?

If you work for an airline, and if you have already been fingerprinted by your company, your company will provide you with a release form with the date of the fingerprinting and the fingerprint results, including the FBI code. Bring this form with you. Otherwise, the ID Office will have the results in their computer.

I have a badge with another company. Do I have to be fingerprinted again for a badge with another company?

If you have a badge with another company, and were fingerprinted by them or the badge office within the last 90 days, you will not have to be re-fingerprinted, unless you work for an airline or TSA, or have had 30 days of the last 90 days when you were not continuously employed.

How will I know when my badge is ready?

You can check the status of your pre-badging background check by phone and/or e-mail.

The phone number is (206) 248-4818. E-mail is securitynews@portseattle.org.

When checking on the status of a pre-badging background check please provide your employee ID number and the last three digits of your social security number. Your employee ID number is on the ID/ACCESS Control receipt; be sure to use the employee ID number, not the badge number, which is also on the receipt

If your initial screening is complete, you can then make an appointment to complete the badging process.

I committed a crime, but it wasn't one that will prevent me from getting a badge. What paperwork do you need from me?

All fingerprint results with records will be reviewed by the Airport Security Coordinator's office. They will determine if your crime was a disqualifying crime and will advise you in writing of the additional requirements (if any).

What crimes will disqualify me from getting a badge?

  1. Forgery of certificates, false marking of aircraft, and other aircraft registration violations.
  2. Interference with air navigation.
  3. Improper transportation of a hazardous material.
  4. Aircraft piracy.
  5. Interference with flight crew members or flight attendants.
  6. Commission of certain crimes aboard aircraft in flight.
  7. Carrying a weapon or explosive aboard an aircraft.
  8. Conveying false information and threats.
  9. Aircraft piracy outside the special aircraft jurisdiction of the United States.
  10. Lighting violations involving transporting controlled substances.
  11. Unlawful entry into an aircraft or airport area that serves air carriers or foreign air carriers contrary to established security requirements.
  12. Destruction of an aircraft or aircraft facility.
  13. Murder.
  14. Assault with intent to murder.
  15. Espionage.
  16. Sedition.
  17. Kidnapping or hostage taking.
  18. Treason.
  19. Rape or aggravated sexual abuse.
  20. Unlawful possession, use, sale, distribution, or manufacture of an explosive or weapon.
  21. Extortion.
  22. Armed or Felony unarmed robbery.
  23. Distribution of, or intent to distribute, a controlled substance.
  24. Felony arson.
  25. A Felony involving a threat.
  26. A Felony involving:
    1. Willful destruction of property
    2. Importation or manufacture of controlled substance
    3. Burglary
    4. Theft
    5. Dishonesty, fraud, or misrepresentation
    6. Possession or distribution of stolen property
    7. Aggravated assault
    8. Bribery
    9. Illegal possession of a controlled substance punishable by a maximum term of imprisonment of more than 1 year
  27. Violence at international airports.
  28. Conspiracy or attempt to commit any of the criminal acts listed above.

Keys

What form do I need to fill out to request keys?

You need to fill out a Key Request Application (344 KB, PDF).

What part of the key request form do I fill out?

You need to fill out the section, "To Be Completed By Applicant". Your company will complete the section, "To Be Completed By Company", and review the section you completed.

Can my key application be processed if sections aren't filled out?

No. Both the Applicant and Company sections must be completed before keys can be assigned.

Who can sign key requests?

Your company's authorized signers can sign your key request forms. These signatures must be on file in the badge office. If your company is a contractor or a consultant, an additional co-signer from the appropriate Port of Seattle department is also needed.

Is there a charge for keys?

Some keys do require a deposit.

When will my keys be ready?

Most keys are ready within 2 - 5 business days. The ID Office will notify your company when your keys are ready. Deposit payments are required when you pick up your keys.

How long do I have to pick up my keys?

All tracked keys are held for 90 days; intellikeys are held for 15 days.

Do I need identification to pick up my keys?

Yes, you'll need to have your Port of Seattle Identification badge with you.

How can I pay for my keys?

You can use a company check, cash, or credit card to pay for your keys.

Can keys be transferred to another person?

Yes, if both employees work for the same company, and the person receiving the keys has an active Port of Seattle badge.

Classes

How do I sign up to take a class?

Class sign-up is online.

Is there pre-class preparation?

There is no pre-class preparation required for the SIDA class.

There is pre-class preparation required for the AOA driving course. Students must:

  1. Take and pass the SIDA class.
  2. Read and answer the questions in the manual (available in the ID Access Office).
  3. Bring the manual to class, along with a valid drivers license.