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Interagency Integrated SOPUNCLASSIFIEDTab 2 to Annex F: SOP for Verification of NSCI Clearances1.0 PurposeThis Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) provides guidance on the security measures that willbe implemented and adhered to for the verification of security clearances.2.0 ApplicabilityThis SOP applies to all personnel working in or around the Joint Field Office (JFO).3.0 Individuals With Current Clearances3.1. VerificationTo verify an individual’s clearance, the JFO Security Officer will either pass clearanceinformation via fax or email, or access (via terminal or Internet) one or more of the followingdatabases:• OPM PIPS SII/Clearance Verification System (CVS) for civilian personnel;• Joint Personnel Adjudication System (JPAS) for military personnel;• Scattered Castles for individuals requiring access to SCI.3.2.Access to these databases may be available at FBI Field Office, DHS/USSS Field Office, andmilitary installation. Web-based versions are also available.3.2.1.If direct access to the above databases is not available, the JFO Security Officer will:• Contact a DHS Security Office (via phone or email) with connectivity to the abovedatabases. Security Offices include DHS HQ, CBP, TSA, USCG, DHS/USSS,DHS/FEMA, and DHS/ICE.• Provide full name (includes middle name), Social Security Number (SSN), Date ofBirth (DOB), Place of Birth (POB) to DHS Security Office; and• Receive clearance verification (via phone, fax, and email).3.3.Once the clearance has been verified via one of the above methods, the JFO Security Officerwill issue access control card reflecting clearance level.3.4.The Office of Security will receive the DHS/ICE/FPS Security Officer cadre roster(DHS/USSS for NSSEs) and pre-clear these personnel for access to the Office of Securitysecurity database.121Version 8.3Interim Approval April 28, 2006