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AIRPORT
BADGE PROCESSING PROCEDURES
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BADGE APPLICATION
Individuals who require unescorted access to the Air Operations Area (AOA), Restricted, Secured or Sterile Areas must possess an Airport photo ID Badge. Badge issuance is limited to those individuals who have cleared the FBI-based criminal history check as well as the TSA-based Security Threat Assessment (STA) and have a frequent and reoccurring need for access. In addition, all Badge applicants must provide documentation that establishes identity and employment eligibility (See Identification for examples).

Application for a Badge is made on the Badge Application Form. This Form must be completely filled out, properly signed and submitted to the Credentials Office for processing.

 
 
IDENTIFICATION
All Badge applicants must present two (2) forms of identification or documentation when applying for or renewing an Airport ID Badge, at least one ID must have been issued by a Government Authority and at least one must include a photo. The documentation must be able to verify the applicant’s identity as well as employment eligibility.
 
 
AUTHORIZING SIGNATURE FORM
Each company that requests Airport ID Badges must identify one or more responsible company employees as “Authorizing Signers”. Only Badge Application Forms signed by an “Authorizing Signer” will be accepted for processing. Only individuals who possess or are in the process of possessing an Airport photo ID Badge may be Authorizing Signers. The signature of an Authorized Signer on a Badge Application Form certifies that the applicant is an employee of the particular company, requires unescorted access to restricted areas, and that the Application has been reviewed for completeness.

Authorizing Signer Form for Airlines, Government, Tenants, and Concessionairs:

Authorizing Signer Form for Contractors, Vendors, or any other Sponsored Companies:

 
 
FBI-FINGERPRINT CHECK
All individuals applying for an Airport ID Badge must undergo a FBI fingerprint-based criminal history check as part of the Badge application process.

The Airport will deny issuance of the Airport ID Badge to any employee who is currently being charged with or is convicted of one of the TSA disqualifying crimes within the last ten years.

 
 
SECURITY THREAT ASSESSMENT
All individuals applying for an Airport ID Badge must undergo a TSA Security Threat Assessment (STA) as part of the Badge issuance. The Airport will not issue an Airport ID Badge until the TSA has completed an STA on the applicant. Allow up to 2 – 5 days for the STA to be completed.
 
 
ISSUANCE OF TEMPORARY IDENTIFICATION BADGES
Temporary Identification Badges are available for individuals who have an operational need to be in a security sensitive area and who do not possess an Airport ID Badge. These Temporary ID Badges are valid only for the date issued. The use of a Temporary ID Badge requires the escort of an airport photo badged individual with escort authority at all times while in the SIDA or sterile areas.

Temporary ID’s may be obtained at the Airport Credentials Office or at Landside Services (located at the Ground Transportation Bldg. - lower level, in front of the L.C. Smith Terminal and in the McNamara Parking deck.) Individuals requesting Temporary ID must present photo ID and be accompanied by a person who possesses an Airport photo ID Badge with escort authority. Temporary ID’s will only be issued for a total of 3 consecutive days to the same individual. Individuals who have been denied badge issuance will not be eligible for a Temporary ID.

 
 
BADGE REPLACEMENT
Badges that have been lost or stolen must be reported immediately to the Credentials Office. This notification will allow the Credentials Office to “revoke” the lost or stolen Badge in the Security Card Access System, so if found, the Badge cannot be used to gain access.

Individual’s who require a replacement Badge must fill out a “Badge Replacement Form” before a replacement may be issued. This Form must be signed by the Authorizing Signer for the company.

 
 
RETURN OF DTW ID BADGES
It is the responsibility of each company to maintain accountability of all DTW ID Badges issued to their employees. Badges must be retrieved and returned to the Airport when an individual no longer requires access to the AOA, Restricted or Secured Areas, resigns, is terminated, retires, is laid-off, on strike, or is on medical or maternity leave. Badges must be returned to the Credentials Office on a “Separation Form” within 3 days (72 hours) of the separation. (Note: Contractor Badges are valid only for the construction project for which they were issued. Upon completion of the project, all Badges must be returned.)