Security - Visitor Requests


In addition to being a service and support organization, Overwatch Security is responsible for ensuring that Overwatch employees and visitors comply with security procedures, regulations, and laws.

Specific questions, concerns and suggestions should be directed to Rick Rinker, the Facility Security Officer, or Kenton Sippiocook.

What-to-know when preparing to visit Overwatch


ID Requirements for Visitors

  • U.S. citizens must bring photo-identification that has been issued by the federal government, such as a passport, or by the visitor’s state government, such as a current driver’s license or a photo-identification card issued to non-drivers by a state’s motor vehicles department.  Please be aware, however, that some states issue driver’s licenses that do not have photographs or that are marked with the statement “cannot be used for identification purposes;” these documents, therefore, cannot be used for photo-identification.

  • Non-US citizens must bring their valid original passport (with I-94 attached) and applicable visa with any USCIS documentation supporting the visa status and/or renewals, (e.g., form I-20 for F-1 students or form DS2019 for J-1 visa holders).

Classified Visits

Before access to classified information is granted, the Overwatch Security Department must have a visit request from the visitor’s company/agency indicating the security clearance and other required information on a visitor.  The Joint Personnel Adjudication Systems (JPAS) is the official method of sending visit authorization letters (VAL) or certifications.

Visitor Laptops

If a visitor has a contractual requirement to bring a laptop into an Overwatch facility, that visitor must complete a Visitor Laptop Authorization Request at Visitor Control.  To expedite the process, the visitor may complete the form in advance and deliver it to the Visitor Center upon arrival.  Once the visitor arrives, he/she will be briefed on the Overwatch policy/procedure regarding the visitor laptop usage.

Download Visitor Laptop Authorization Request in MS Word file

Package Inspection

Random package and property inspections will be conducted, to protect Overwatch assets and customer-furnished information and property from unauthorized use and to preclude the introduction of prohibited items by employees and visitors.  Postings at all entry and exit points will be conspicuously displayed advising that employees, suppliers, and visitors are subject to complete examination of briefcases, purses, bags, boxes, carrying cases, packages, and similar containers upon the request of a Security Department representative.

Prohibited Items

Items prohibited in Overwatch facilities include, but not limited to: 

  • Unauthorized Cameras (video, digital, etc.)

  • Recording devices or equipment with recording capability

  • Prohibited Weapons (i.e., handguns, illegal knives, dangerous device or substance, etc.)

  • Illegal controlled substances

  • Alcohol