DOC Western Region Security Office (WRSO)

ITA Requirements:

Student Volunteer
Security Packet

Background Investigation Requests:

You may request a copy of your investigation file under the provisions of the Privacy Act. For an Office of Personnel Management (OPM) investigation request, write to OPM-CIS, FOIP, Post Office Box 618, Boyers, PA 16018-0618. You must include your full name, Social Security Number, date and place of birth, and you must sign your request. Visit the OPM website for additional information.

For information on all other Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) or Privacy Act (PA) Requests visit the Department of Commerce Freedom of Information Webpage.

Investigation Requirements

Executive Order 10450

General FAQs About OPM Background Investigations

Electronic Questionnaires for Investigations Processing (eQIP)

Investigations Reimbursable Billing Rates

Special Agreement Check (SAC) Billing Rates

Personnel in Low Risk Positions who will be in DOC Facilities for 30-180 days must complete:

Security Coversheet / Investigation request / Badge request
OFI-86CSpecial Agreement Check
OF-306Declaration for Federal Employment
FD-258 (for Contractors) or SF-87 (for Federal Employees)

Personnel in Low Risk or Moderate Risk Positions who will be in DOC Facilities for more than 180 days must complete:

Security Coversheet / Investigation request / Badge request
SF-85 (Must be submitted electronically through E-QIP. Contact your HR representative or Tonya Riddick (206-526-4838) in the Security Office for further details)
FD-258 (for Contractors) or SF-87 (for Federal Employees)
Resume OR OF-612 (Not Required for Contractors)
OF-306Declaration for Federal Employment

Personnel in High Risk Positions must complete:

Security Coversheet / Investigation request / Badge request
SF-85P (Must be submitted electronically through E-QIP. Contact your HR representative or Tonya Riddick (206-526-4838) in the Security Office for further details)
FD-258 (for Contractors) or SF-87 (for Federal Employees)
Resume OR OF-612
OF-306Declaration for Federal Employment
Fair Credit Reporting Act of 1970 Form

Personnel in Non-Critical or Critical-Sensitive Positions must complete:

Security Coversheet / Investigation request / Badge request
SF-86 (Must be submitted electronically through E-QIP. Contact your HR representative or Tonya Riddick (206-526-4838) in the Security Office for further details)
FD-258 (for Contractors) or SF-87 (for Federal Employees)
Resume OR OF-612
OF-306Declaration for Federal Employment
Fair Credit Reporting Act of 1970 Form
CD-79 (instructions)
SF-312 (Completed only after Clearance is Granted)

Personnel in Special Sensitive Positions must complete:

Security Coversheet / Investigation request / Badge request
SF-86 (Must be submitted electronically through E-QIP. Contact your HR representative or Tonya Riddick (206-526-4838) in the Security Office for further details)
FD-258 (for Contractors) or SF-87 (for Federal Employees)
Resume OR OF-612
OF-306Declaration for Federal Employment
Fair Credit Reporting Act of 1970 Form
CD-79 (instructions)
SF-312 (Completed only after Clearance is Granted)
OPM 1476
Requester Memo for Special Accesses

ITA Requirements:

Background Investigation Requests:

Investigation Requirements

U.S. Department of Commerce, Western Region Security Office, Seattle, WA 98115-6349

Last Modified: 21 June 2012