LAWA Badge Questions
How Do I Report a Lost or Stolen Badge?
It is very important that a lost or stolen badge be immediately reported. This may be done 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, by calling the LAX Security Badge Office at (310) 646-0508. A lost or stolen badge must be reported and deactivated before a replacement badge may be issued.
How Do I Obtain a U.S. Customs Seal?
Please contact the U.S. Customs Office at (310) 215-2407 if you have questions regarding the U.S. Customs Seal. Individuals applying for an U.S. Customs Seal should allow approximately one week to receive clearance. The U.S. Customs Seal will appear on the badge of those individuals approved by the United States Customs Service to receive U.S. Custom’s clearance. This symbol has a white U.S. Custom’s figure and either a red background (Zone 1) or black background (Zone 2).
What is the role of an Authorized Signer?
Every organization enrolled into the LAX Security Badge System is required to have at least one person serving in the capacity of Authorized Signer. Every badge application must bear the signature of the designated Authorized Signer for the applicant’s organization. Authorized Signers play a significant and important security role. The Authorized Signer is responsible for reviewing all of the information on the application for correctness and completeness. Authorized Signers must not pre-sign the badge application and must be the last person to sign and date the application.
What is the Authorized Signer Certifying?
By signing Page 2 of the LAX Security Badge Application, the Authorized Signer certifies that the employee named on the application has undergone airport security training and a criminal history check in accordance with Public Law 106-528 and 14 Code of Federal Regulations, Sections 107 and/or 108. If driver-ramp/service roads and/or aircraft movement/pushback/tow access have been requested, by signing the application, the Authorized Signer certifies that the applicant has received training as required by Los Angeles World Airports. The Authorized Signer certifies that he/she has reviewed the information and statements contained on the application and the information and statements are true and correct to best of his/her knowledge.
What other responsibilities might an Authorized Signer have?
The Authorized Signer is responsible for updating the Security Badge Office on your organization’s information profile. It is your organization’s responsibility to keep the Security Badge Office informed of any changes: change of address or phone number (company or employee); employee terminations; change of work locations; access request; etc.
How does a person become an Authorized Signer?
A person becomes an Authorized Signer when your organization submits a completed Signature Authorization Form to the Security Badge Office with the signature of your company’s choice for Authorized Signer(s). This form must be signed by your organization’s highest-ranking local official.
Are there requirements before a person can become an Authorized Signer?
If the Authorized Signer is not badged, he or she must successfully undergo a criminal history check (fingerprinting) and must complete FAR 107.25 Training.
How many Authorized Signers can a company have?
Your company can select as many authorized signers as it needs. Organizations with multiple divisions may wish to designate an Authorized Signer for each division.