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Will having TWIC card help with process
Posted: Tue Apr 10, 2012 11:13 am
by Topdog77c
My job requires a TWIC card for employment. This process requires a Federal security back ground check. Would having this on my file help speed up the process?
Your thoughts.
Re: Will having TWIC card help with process
Posted: Tue Apr 10, 2012 11:16 am
by Keith B
Unfortunately no. There are several agencies (local, state and federal) that get sent your info to review. Time just hinges on how fast they return the results. We have never seen anyone that has a high level security clearance get approved any faster than those without.
Re: Will having TWIC card help with process
Posted: Tue Apr 10, 2012 11:28 am
by Thomas
Nope. a TWIC just means you passed the "security threat assessment (STA)" (basically seeing if you are a terrorist or have any terrorists ties). I've worked with ex-cons that have TWICs.
Re: Will having TWIC card help with process
Posted: Wed Apr 11, 2012 1:35 am
by 10mmillie
I have a TWIC, CDL with hazmat, former Marine, ex-cop, had an FFL for 15 years and it still took 3 months to get my CHL. It's all luck of the draw on how quick or slow it takes.
Re: Will having TWIC card help with process
Posted: Wed Apr 11, 2012 2:09 am
by gigag04
Heck I'm a current cop and mine wasn't what I would call fast. It was cheap, but not fast.
Re: Will having TWIC card help with process
Posted: Wed Apr 11, 2012 9:11 am
by NordicTexan
If you pass, and a traveler, its a good time to go ahead and get a global entry permit. One more extensive background check, but it lets you use the short lines when returning from out side the US. I picked up the Nexus ( to and from Canada) and Global entry. The CHL and TWIC dont help, but at least you already know your gonna get the global entry, its just a matter of waiting.
Re: Will having TWIC card help with process
Posted: Wed Apr 11, 2012 9:46 am
by Tireshred
I tried to get a TWIC card when they first came out, I took my DL and CHL, they wouldn't take the CHL, I never got one. I only have one customer who requires it, so I get escorted when I go there.
Re: Will having TWIC card help with process
Posted: Wed Apr 11, 2012 11:43 am
by Thomas
Tireshred wrote:I tried to get a TWIC card when they first came out, I took my DL and CHL, they wouldn't take the CHL, I never got one. I only have one customer who requires it, so I get escorted when I go there.
Yeah, they're a stickler for rules (on what you need to have to get it). Did you do the online application first? It takes a PhD to figure out their password requirements.
Re: Will having TWIC card help with process
Posted: Mon Apr 16, 2012 12:50 pm
by Tireshred
No, I set up an appointment and went unprepared. But only having a need for it twice a year it's to justify the cost and hassle.
Re: Will having TWIC card help with process
Posted: Tue Apr 17, 2012 7:13 pm
by smoothoperator
Silly Rabbit. TWICs are for kids!
Re: Will having TWIC card help with process
Posted: Mon Apr 30, 2012 10:37 pm
by johnson0317
Oh...my....goodness! I can not believe there is anyone else on these forums with my sense of humor!
Thanks for that.
RJ
Re: Will having TWIC card help with process
Posted: Mon Apr 30, 2012 10:46 pm
by JustMe
it's hard to believe it took so long for someone to say it!