1. What is this Program?
   Answer:
   Coast Guard and Homeland Security have combined forces in the formation and implementation of the TWIC program for the safety of our nation.

2. Need more information on the TWIC program?
   Answer:
   Click on our TWIC link for a better understanding.

3. What are the advantages of using Americas Security Escort Service?
   Answer:    
   1. We provide qualified security escorts that have undergone FBI background checks and have received clearance.
   2. We can eliminate the need for your company adding additional personnel to administer and maintain the records required for the TWIC program. Our escorts will meet the requirements set forth by each individual port.
   3. To keep your company from the expense of $ 132.50 per person/TWIC card that belongs to the individual. This is crucial to your company due to the transient nature of this business.
   4. To maintain your current workforce without interruption due to some personnel not being able to pass the stringent FBI screening process (i.e.)

   (a)  Individuals who lack certain immigration status.
   (b)  Have connection to terrorist activities.
   (c)  Have been determined to lack certain mental capacities.
   (d)  Those who have been convicted of certain crimes will be ineligible.

          5. We are a woman owned and operated business.

     4. What is the ratio of escorts/employees accepted by the TWIC program? 
         Answer:    
                (1 to 10) in secure areas that are not also restricted areas.
                (1 to 5) in portions of secure areas that are restricted areas.
            

      5. Can your company provide escorts 24/7 and what is your geographical coverage?
          Answer:
          Yes we do and our coverage is Baltimore, MD. Port of Gulfport, MS. and Port of  Freeport TX..

Americas Security Escort Service will provide diligent monitoring of employees under our care for the safety of our customers job site.

Compliance

• Ports are diligently working on policies and training requirements concerning third party escorts. The compliance dates have been set for many ports.
• If you haven't considered the issue of needing third party escorts, the time is NOW for the action. Trained escorts are now ready to go to work for you. Don't wait until the last minute and your employees and /or trucks are turned away at the gate when we have the solution.

 

 

 

 

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