Becoming a Certified Cargo Screening Facility
As required by section 1602 of the “Implementing Recommendations of the 9/11 Commission Act of 2007” (9/11 Act), TSA requires 100% of cargo transported on passenger aircraft to be screened at a level of security commensurate with the level of security for the screening of passenger checked baggage.
Effective June 30, 2021, TSA requires 100% of international all-cargo aircraft flights receive the same level of security screening and scrutiny as that of cargo shipments on passenger fights.
TSA certified cargo screening facilities are located throughout the United States to screen cargo prior to providing it to airlines for transport. Certified cargo screening facilities must carry out a TSA-approved security program and adhere to strict chain of custody requirements.
Cargo must be secured from the time it is screened until it is placed on passenger aircraft or international all cargo aircraft for transport. Any facility tendering cargo directly to an aircraft operator, foreign air carrier, or indirect air carrier may apply for the program.
This includes:
- Manufacturers
- Warehouses
- Distribution centers
- Third party logistics providers
- Indirect air carriers
- Airport cargo handlers
- Independent cargo screening facilities
- And Others
While TSA Principal Security Inspectors are the primary points of contact for the application process and approval of certified cargo screening facilities certification, we can assist you in this often complicated, detailed, application process. IAC Training Inc. will work with you with submitting the application all the way to training and implementation. We make a tedious, time consuming, detailed application process easier to understand and implement.
Doing it correctly, from the beginning, is important as screening violations can be in the hundreds of thousands, to even millions of dollars, if not properly implemented and followed.
IAC Training Inc, can assist with the following:
- Explaining the process, so you know what to expect and have no surprises, making it easier and less stressful.
- Submittal of the application, to the TSA, avoiding repeated rejections often encountered by those attempting to do it themselves.
- Training and testing to qualify screeners in the Certified Cargo Screening Program (CCSP). Training provided includes, training on Sensitive Security Information (SSI), the Certified Cargo Standard Security Screening Program (CCSSSP), Physical Search classroom and Physical Search, ETD, X-Ray and On-Job-Training (OJT) as well as instruction for the Screener Supervisor and training of the Security and Facility Coordinator.
- Proven guidance on maintaining records, performing self-audits, and overall compliance as mandated by TSA.
Price is based on services requested, type of technology selected, number, of employees and/or authorized representatives and type and location of training required.
Please contact us by email at info@iactraining.com, or via 310-630-0174 for further information and assistance.
