Security Badging
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Security Badge Application Process
Security Badges at Portland International Airport (PDX) are issued by the Security Badging Office. We have created the Question & Answer list below to assist you in understanding the basic process for applying for a PDX Security Badge.
Frequently Asked Questions
Directions from the terminal:
- Take the South Tunnel, located between bag claim areas 3 and 4. You're in the correct tunnel if you see movie posters lined down the wall. About halfway down the tunnel, you will see a set of escalators and stairs with signage to Security Badging Office.
- Go up the escalator or stairs to the ground level, follow the covered walkway and then go towards your right to enter the building.
- Take the elevator to the 4 th floor.
- As you exit the elevator, the Security Badging Office will be down the hall to your left. Signs will direct you.
- Access to the building will be restricted to business hours of 7:45am – 4:00pm.
Directions from the Short-Term (P1) parking garage:
- Take the 'CRAB' elevators located in the SE corner of the Short-Term (P1) parking garage and press “T” for the Tunnel.
- Exit the elevator core and walk across the tunnel to the escalator or stairs leading to Security Badging Office.
- Go up the escalator or stairs to the ground level, follow the covered walkway and then go towards your right to enter the building.
- Take the elevator to the 4 th floor.
- As you exit the elevator, the Security Badging Office will be down the hall to your left. Signs will direct you.
- Access to the building will be restricted to business hours of 7:45am – 4:00pm.
All companies that are approved to have Security Badges at PDX have at least one employee who is designated as their company Authorized Signatory for Security Badges. Employees must contact their company’s Authorized Signatory for information and direction on the Security Badge application process for their company. If you don’t know who your company’s Authorized Signatory is, check with your HR Department or your supervisor.
If your company is new to PDX and you have a business need for a PDX Security Badge, please email Aviation Security at aviationsecurityoperations@portofportland.com for information on the process for getting your company authorized for badges at PDX.
Federal regulations require badge applicants to present specific identification documents to the Security Badging Office when applying for a Security Badge. Your Authorized Signatory will provide you with a list of the acceptable types of identification documents. You may also click on the link below under FORMS titled Acceptable ID Documents.
You are required to obtain approval from your company’s Authorized Signatory before your Security Badge can be renewed. Employees must contact their company’s Authorized Signatory for approval and instructions for renewing their Security Badge. If you don’t know who your company’s Authorized Signatory is, check with your HR Department or your supervisor.
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Badging Office Phone Number: 503.460.4500