Dams Sector: Personnel Screening Guide for Owners and Operators

The Dams Sector Personnel Screening Guide by CISA provides owners and operators of dams, levees, and related infrastructure with strategies to mitigate insider threats through effective pre-employment screening. It outlines best practices for evaluating applicants’ backgrounds, from identity verification and criminal history to education, employment, and drug testing. The guide emphasizes consistency, legal compliance, and tailored protocols based on risk level and job responsibilities. While voluntary, it supports broader security and operational integrity goals in protecting critical infrastructure.