Airport Credentialing & Security Access Specialist

Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority; United States; On-site; USD 36,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority is seeking an Airport Credentialing Agent to review applications and issue ID badges as part of the ASP. The role supports the Pass and ID Section within the Airport Operations Department, handling credentialing, data security, and related tasks at IAD or DCA.

The candidate will administer badge issuance, background checks, and training, ensuring TSA compliance and accurate records.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience performing general clerical support work.
• Knowledge of and ability to apply security requirements and regulations for access control.
• Skill in identifying fraudulent or tampered identity documents.
• Knowledge of and ability to operate access control systems, key control systems, and the AFIS.
• Ability to speak and write effectively.
• Ability to perform basic analyses of data and information.
• Skill in using a computer and modern office suite software.

Responsibilities

• Responds to basic requests for information concerning security requirements, background investigations, training requirements, and procedures to obtain ID badges.
• Processes applications for ID badges, reviewing for completeness, inspecting identification and immigration documents, taking fingerprints, and securely transmitting biometric data and PII.
• Administers Security Identification Display Area (SIDA), secure area, and driver training and testing to applicants.
• Certifies successful completion of training.
• Tracks applicants who fail to successfully complete a STA or CHRC or are disqualified.
• Produces airport ID badges, files and maintains badge records and documents, and maintains inventory of supplies.
• [DCA Only] Processes Taxicab Permits for STA.
• Issues airports issued keys per procedures.
• Performs routine badging and key audits to comply with TSA regulations.
• May provide basic training on front-line service processes and procedures to newer employees.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Clerical support

Security requirements

Identity verification

AFIS / access control

Written communication

Data analysis

Office software

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

AFIS

Access control systems

Key control systems

Job description

Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority is seeking an Airport Credentialing Agent to review applications and issue ID badges as part of the ASP. The role supports the Pass and ID Section within the Airport Operations Department, handling credentialing, data security, and related tasks at IAD or DCA.

The candidate will administer badge issuance, background checks, and training, ensuring TSA compliance and accurate records.