As of May 4, 2025, the IBC’s Security and Drug & Alcohol Testing Division was realigned from the IBC to the Department’s Office of Law Enforcement and Security (OLES).

The National Security Division within OLES will oversee personnel security and drug & alcohol testing support. Resources for our customers will remain on IBC’s Customer Central website until further notice.

Personnel Security and Credentialing

IBC implements and manages Personnel Security and Personal Identity Verification card programs services.

We provide the following Personnel Security and Credentialing Services:

Pre-employment Processing
Personal Identify Verification (PIV) Credentialing
Suitability and Fitness Adjudications
Reinvestigations
Security Clearance Processing

Online Resources

PIV Card/Credential Resources

Government ID Badge
The following directives provide guidance and support for the implementation of the PIV Credential initiative.
- Guidelines for the Authorization of Personal Identity Verification Card Issuers (PCI) and Derived PIV Credential Issuers (DPCI)
- Homeland Security Presidential Directive/HSPD-12
- Federal Information Processing Standards 201 (FIPS 201-3)
- Enabling Mission Delivery through Improved Identity, Credential, and Access Management
- Exit Clearance/Access Change Process: Please follow your Bureau/Agency Exit Clearance Process
Policies and Mandates

Last Updated: August 21, 2024