ssa security clearance process and completing the clearance forms updated: 04/2019

Suitability and Security clearance Suitability and Security Clearance is required for ADEN Member Point of Contact Member staff providing SSA Work Incentives advisement Additional Member staff if they will be accessing the ADEN portal The process is an extensive background check. If your history includes an event that concerns you (i.e. fraud, criminal history) contact ADEN Administration before proceeding. The process has numerous steps and is priority to complete thoroughly, following the instructions in all emails related to this task. You only need to go through this process once.

Suitability and Security clearance After all the steps are complete, SSA makes a determination if you are suitable or not. We are here to help you if any problems occur during this process. Contact Kevin if you have any problems. You are not permitted to contact SSA unless directed by Kevin or Mary Lynn. SSA refers to the person who is seeking security clearance an “applicant”

If you have SSA Security Clearance Email Kevin (knickerson@ndi-inc.org) State you have clearance from Social Security Administration. He will inform you what steps are needed to complete the “SSA Contractor Rollover Request”

If you do not have SSA clearance Step 1: Complete forms mentioned in your email and read below Go to Members Resources, find the SSA Security Forms and print out the form. SSA Security Awareness Form (SSA 222) Fair Credit Act form and Declaration for Federal Employment (OF 306) form If you are born out of the country, a Work Authorization form needs to added to the list of forms required. Fill out as instructed. The form needs to be a PDF. Scan and upload each form separately to your computer and attached them a note in your portal record. Email Kevin (knickerson@ndi-inc.org) to inform him this information was attached to your portal record. If the forms are completed accurately, Kevin will submit to SSA; If incomplete, Kevin will contact you.

Declaration for federal employment (OF 306) instructions

Few more questions on 306

Step 2: complete eQIP SSA will email Kevin an invitation for you to complete the eQIP, which will be immediately forward to you. This email is time sensitive. You must login and complete within 10 days after receipt of the email. (Do not let this link expire). If you want to get prepared while waiting for your eQIP invitation, review the information of what is asked in the eQIP at http://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/sf85.pdf. Once all questions in the eQIP form are completed and you have validated, you will submit the information to SSA electronically.

Step 3: complete Fingerprint SSA has a list of places posted on an internet where you will get your fingerprints taken. You can only use one of these places. You must schedule an appointment as soon as you get the email with the instructions and complete this step within 10 days. There is a charge to get fingerprinting done and your agency is responsible to pay for it; ADEN does not. The fingerprints will be sent to SSA electronically. Email Kevin when you have completed this step.

Step 4: Notification SSA will email “letter of determination” to Kevin the results. Kevin will forward the letter to the ADEN Member and place a copy of SSA Security Clearance letter to individual’s record in the ADEN Portal.

ADEN Co-Directors Contact US Mary Lynn ReVoir Kevin Nickerson mlrevoir@ndi-inc.org knickerson@ndi-inc.org 202.765.2373 202.798.1691