TWIC Transportation Identification Worker Credential

Program Overview

The Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) is a vital security measure that will ensure individuals who pose a threat do not gain unescorted access to secure areas of the nation's maritime transportation system.

TWIC was established by Congress through the Maritime Transportation Security Act (MTSA) and is administered by the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) and U.S. Coast Guard. TWICs are tamper-resistant biometric credentials that will be issued to workers who require unescorted access to secure areas of ports, vessels, outer continental shelf facilities and all credentialed merchant mariners. It is anticipated that more than 1 million workers including longshoremen, truckers, port employees and others will be required to obtain a TWIC.

Enrollment and issuance began at the Port of Wilmington, Delaware October 16, 2007 and will continue through calendar year 2008 and part of 2009. To obtain a TWIC, an individual must provide biographic and biometric information such as fingerprints, sit for a digital photograph and successfully pass a security threat assessment conducted by TSA. Pre-enrollment is recommended as it is designed to save the applicant time by enabling them to provide their biographical information and make an appointment for in-person enrollment.

TWIC Compliance Solutions

Universal Security Systems began working on TWIC based solutions in 2007 and has played in active role in the PILOT programs and testing in New York and New Jersy.  We offer a wide variety of electronic security systems that can provide you with the necessary equipment to facilitate your TWIC compliance requirements.  Some examples of what Universal Security Systems can provide include:

- Handheld TWIC ID verification devices (carrier's fingerprint vs. card stored fingerprint)

- TWIC card information import into access control system

- TWIC card based visitor management systsmes

- TWIC card based access control systems

Universal Security Systems works with a variety of software and hardware manufacturers to provide these solutions including:

- Lenel Systems International

- Continental Access

- CoreStreet

- In Front

- Motorola / Symbol

- Cross Match

- DAP

Please contact us at 800.762.2379 for more information on how we can assist you.