Applicants must complete and pass the Criminal History Records Check (CHRC) and Security Threat Assessment (STA). These Security Background Checks are conducted through fingerprinting.
SCHEDULE A FINGERPRINT APPOINTMENT
To successfully pass the CHRC and STA, the applicant cannot have been convicted of a disqualifying crime listed below in the past 10 years. In addition, for any other charges, the SAO may request for additional documents, in order to properly adjudicate an applicant.
| List of Crimes |
|---|
| Forgery of certificates, false marking of aircraft, and other aircraft registration violation 49 U.S.C. 46308 |
| Interference with air navigation 49 U.S.C. 46308 |
| Improper transport of a hazardous material 49 U.S.C. 46312 |
| Aircraft piracy 49 U.S.C. 46502 |
| Interference with flight crew members or flight attendants 49 U.S.C. 46504 |
| Commission of certain crimes aboard an aircraft in flight 49 U.S.C 46506 |
| Carrying a weapon or explosive aboard aircraft 49 U.S.C. 46505 |
| Conveying false information and threats 59 U.S.C 46507 |
| Aircraft piracy outside the special aircraft jurisdiction of the United States 49 U.S.C. 46502(b) |
| Lighting violations involving transporting controlled Substances 49 U.S.C. 46315 |
| Unlawful entry into an aircraft or airport area that serves air carriers or foreign air carriers contrary to established security requirements 49 U.S.C. 46314 |
| Destruction of an aircraft or aircraft facility 19 U.S.C 32 |
| Murder |
| Assault with intent to murder |
| Espionage |
| Sedition |
| Kidnapping or hostage taking |
| Treason |
| Rape or aggravated sexual abuse |
| Unlawful possession, use, sale, distribution, or manufacture of an explosive or weapon |
| Extortion |
| Armed or felony unarmed robbery |
| Distribution of, or intent to distribute, a controlled substance |
| Felony arson |
| Felony involving a threat |
| Felony Involving: Willful destruction of property |
| Felony Involving: Importation or manufacture of a controlled substance |
| Felony Involving: Burglary |
| Felony Involving: Theft |
| Felony Involving: Dishonesty, fraud, or misrepresentation |
| Felony Involving: Possession or distribution of stolen property |
| Felony Involving: Aggravated Assault |
| Felony Involving: Bribery; or |
| Felony Involving: Illegal possession of a controlled substance punishable by a maximum term of imprisonment of more than one (1) year |
| Violence at International Airports 18 U.S.C.37 |
| Conspiracy or attempt to commit any of the criminal acts listed in this CHRC Disqualifying Records List |
It may take 1-4 weeks or longer to receive clearances for the Security Background Checks. To verify the status of your background check, please contact your employer.
Bring the following to your fingerprint appointment
- 2 forms of unexpired Government-Issued Identification:
- 1 to establish identity and 1 to establish employment authorization, such as a U.S. Passport and California Driver’s License, or Permanent Resident Card and California Driver’s License.
- Laminated identification will not be accepted.
- These 2 forms of ID must be inspected and approved by your company’s Authorized Signatory prior to arriving at the Security Access Office.
- Fee payment will be invoiced to your company.
On the Day of Your Fingerprint Appointment
- Go to the Security Access Office in the International Terminal, Main Hall, 5th Floor.
- Arrive no more than 5 minutes before your appointment time.
- Wait in the lobby until the last 4 digits of your cell phone number are called to a station for service.
Fingerprint Appointment Location
The Customs and Border Protection (CBP) office issues and manages Customs Seals for individuals requiring access to CBP security areas in order to perform their job duties. If your company or operation requires access to the US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Security Areas at San Francisco International Airport (SFO) as defined in 19 CFR 122.181,.
Customs no longer has face-to-face appointments. Applications are now electronically submitted through the authorized signatory.
If your company is not established with the Customs Office, please contact the CBP Security Seals Office at 650.877.4002 or email at sfocbpseals@cbp.dhs.gov for further instructions.
U.S. Customs Office Location
International Terminal, Main Hall, 5th Level
Next to the Security Access Office
Required Documentation
- Complete the U.S. Customs and Border Protection Form 3078
For more information about U.S. Custom Seal requirements, call 650.877.4002 or email sfocbpseals@cbp.dhs.gov.
After you receive your Security Background Checks Clearances, you need to complete and pass the security training.
You must complete and pass your Security Background Checks before you can schedule your Security Training appointment. The Security Access Office will notify your employer of the status of your Security Background Checks.
SCHEDULE SECURITY TRAINING APPOINTMENT
Identification
You must bring 2 forms of unexpired Government-Issued Identification to your Security Training appointment, the same documents you used for your Security Background Checks.
Security Training Location
After successfully completing your security training, you are ready to be badged.
30 Business Day Window to Complete Badging Process
You have 30 business days from the Security Background Clearance date to complete the badging process. Failure to complete the badging process within 30 business days will require the applicant to be fingerprinted again before a badge is issued. If the period exceeds 30 days, an additional charge may be applicable for processing security checks again.
U.S. Customs Seal
The Customs and Border Protection (CBP) office issues and manages Customs Seals for individuals requiring access to CBP security areas in order to perform their job duties. If your company or operation requires access to the US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Security Areas at San Francisco International Airport (SFO) as defined in 19 CFR 122.181,.
Customs no longer has face-to-face appointments. Applications are now electronically submitted through the authorized signatory.
If your company is not established with the Customs Office, please contact the CBP Security Seals Office at 650.877.4002 or email at sfocbpseals@cbp.dhs.gov for further instructions.
U.S. Customs Office Location
International Terminal, Main Hall, 5th Level
Next to the Security Access Office
Payment
The new badge fee is $90. A direct bill will be sent to the company.
Cashier Office Location
International Terminal, Main Hall, 5th Level