SIDA Badge Questions

SIDA Badge Questions Who is the Airport Operator? Ans- Massport-Massachusetts Port Authority (MPA). Massport's Department of Aviation Security is the primary contact for security abd communicates with the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Name 2 of the many types of badges generated at the Massport Badge Office at Logan? Ans- SIDA Badge-(Security Identification Display Area)-Allows access into the SIDA areas via company specific doors PSID Badge-(Public Side Identification)-No access into the SIDA area allowed. All work must be dine before the security checkpoints TVP-(Temporary Visitor Pass)-Person must be under escort at all times beyond the security checkpoints and can be in the same areas as the escort and use the same doors as the escort Name 2 of the important phine numbers in the back of your badge Ans- Massport ops/door alarms State police main number Massport medical emergency What does SIDA stand for? Ans- Security Identification Display Area Where and when must you wear your badge? Ans- Outermost garment Reasily visible Between the neck and waist At all times in the SIDA area (beyond the security checkpoints) Nane 3 organizations and/or people involved in the security of Logan Airport Ans- You, the employee State Police Massport TSA All companies (tenants and contractors) doing business at Logan What should you do if you see an unattended or suspicious item on the airport grounds? Ans- Do not touch it Immediately call Massport Operations or State Police What is the Challenge Procedure? Ans- The process by which individuals with unescorted access contact, approach, or point out to appropriate authorities those individuals present in SIDA areas who are not displaying appropriate airport identification media Who is responsible for challenging individuals not showing a SIDA badge in the SIDA area? Ans- Every badge employee at Logan Who should you challenge in the SIDA area? Ans- Anyone not displaying a valid SIDA badge Anyone displaying a TVP and is without an escort Anyone exhibiting unusual behavior What is the first step to take when you approach a badge reader to gain access through a door? AnsPlace your badge directly in front of the badge reader What are your 2 main responsibilities when going through a secure door? Ans- To make sure you are the only person who enters theough the door Ensure the door closes securely behind you What is Piggybacking? Ans- When one individual enters their PIN code into a keypad, opens the door and allows others with a Massport SIDA badge to pass through How long can you hold a door open before the door will alarm? Ans- No more than 20 seconds What is your respondibility after putting a door in an over-ride mode? Ans- To stay at the door until the time runs out or until the door is securely closed and out of the over-ride mode What happens 5 minutes before the over-ride time runs out? Ans- A short alarm will sound warning you the time is running out What would you do if you walked by a door and the alarm was ringing? Ans- Call Massport Operations, Key Base Department (or have someone else call) Stand by the door until the State Police arrive What are the first 3 steps to take if you set off a door alarm in error? Ans- Securely close the door Stop the alarm by using your SIDA badge Call Massport Keybase from the door and get instructions from them What does TVP stand for? Ans- Temporary Visitor Pass Who must wear a TVP? Ans- Anyone doing business for an employer at Logan beyond the security checkpoint who does not possess a current Massport SIDA badge for that same employer When does an individual wearing a TVP need to remain with an escort? Ans- When in the SIDA area (beyond the security checkpoint) If your SIDA badge is lost or stolen or you leave it at home, can you apply for a TVP? Ans- No, you must find it, retrieve it, or not work in a SIDA area until you have a new badge If your badge is lost or stolen, what are your first 2 steps in getting a new badge? Ans- Notify your Badge Coordinator or the Badge Office immediatly to deactivate the badge Contact your Badge coordinator to begin the process for obtaining a new badge When leaving your current employer, when should you return your badge? To whom should you return your badge to aboid monetary fines? Ans- Return it immediatly Return it to your company's Badge Coordinator or the Massport Badge Office directly What does PSID stand for? Ans- Public Side Identification Can an employee with a PSID badge pass beyond the security checkpoints? Ans- No Can a SIDA badge holder escort a PSID badge holder into a secured area? Ans- No What does SAFE stand for in regards to the Massport SAFE program? Ans- Security Awareness for Everyone What is the SAFE program? Ans- See something, say something If you violate any rules of the airport, what are 2 of the possible consequences involved? Ans- You can be fined and/or Your company can be fined and/or Your badge could be revoked temporarily or permanentl