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Applying for a Badge

Every person entering NIH facilities is required to have an identification badge.  All Federal employees, contractors and organizational affiliates who require access to Federal facilities and/or information systems must go through the Personal Identity Verification (PIV) process and be issued a new HHS ID badge.
Certain classifications of individuals who work at NIH and who require access to NIH facilities will not require fingerprinting or a background investigation. These individuals will, however, undergo a standard criminal history check that will be conducted by the NIH Police prior to being issued an alternate, NIH ID badge.

To view all 12 position classifications at NIH, along with examples, link to the NIH Badging Authority by Classification table. This table also identifies the corresponding Badging Authority – DPSAC or the NIH Police Department – for each classification. The Badging Authority is the organization responsible for coordinating the necessary background check and authorizing the issuance of an ID badge. Once authorized, the Applicant will be instructed on where to pick up their ID badge