System Overview

The Security Entry and Tracking System (SETS) procedure provides instructions for accessing and using SETS, an online inquiry system of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). SETS is used to complete and track security clearances and investigations for applicants, contractors, consultants, volunteers, and employees. SETS will allow the user to update security information after an employee has separated if the employee has not been separated longer than 18 months.

SETS provides the following features:

• Online interactive update and query capabilities
• Maintenance of data for applicants, volunteers, contractors, consultants, current and separated employees
• Daily updating of personnel data
• Reporting capabilities
• Access to history files
• Audit trail of SETS updates by user identification (ID)
• Information on separated employees