New Employee Orientation

Welcome to the SEC!

You are about to embark on an exciting new chapter in your career with the Federal Government. Whether you are entering civilian service for the first time, returning after a break-in service, or transferring from another Federal agency, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) strives to ensure a successful transition to the agency.

This website includes instructions for your first day of duty. It also provides valuable information regarding your employment with the SEC as well as the necessary forms you will need to complete during the onboarding process. The topics highlighted below will prepare you for your first day of employment with the SEC and offer a guide on what to expect during your orientation sessions.

Before Your Start

• Ensure you’ve completed your necessary forms in the Entrance on Duty System (EODS)
  • EODS accounts are only active for 90 days after EOD and there are some personal email systems (e.g., GMAIL) that are not accessible from the SEC network
• Read and review all of the information presented on this website under each topic
• Print and complete all employment and benefits forms (as applicable)
• Bring all completed forms and identification documents with you when you report for duty
• Visit our website for additional information about the SEC

Employment Forms

Forms To Be Completed BEFORE Orientation

This page is designed to provide individualized information that depends on the nature of your appointment with the SEC. It will also prepare you for the New Employee Orientation briefing that begins on your first day on duty. All new SEC employees must complete employment and applicable benefits forms prior to reporting which are to be submitted through the Entrance on Duty System (EODS) in which you should have access. If for some reason you weren't provided access to EODS or you no longer have access to the system, please immediately contact your Human Resources Specialist.

Please make sure you complete all applicable forms and/or upload in EODs.

• Appointment Recommendation Letter Signed
• Case Initiation Form
• Pre-Employment Report on Securities Holdings (SEC-682)
• Declaration for Federal Employment (OF-306)
• Employee Current Address Form (SEC-51)
• Statement of Prior Federal Service (SF-144)
• Ethnicity and Race Identification (SF-181)
• Self-Identification of Disability (SF-256)
• Attorney Certification Bar Membership  (For Attorneys Only)
• Statement for SEC Automated Systems
• Direct Deposit Sign-Up Form (SF-1199A) 
• Federal Tax Form for 2024 (W-4)
• Designation of Beneficiary — FEGLI (SF-2823)
• Designation of Beneficiary — FERS (SF-3102)
• Designation of Beneficiary — Unpaid Compensation (SF-1152)

SEC Ethics Guidelines

• Standards of Ethical Conduct for Employees of the Executive Branch
• Supplemental Standards of Ethical Conduct for Employees and Former Employees of the SEC
• Short Summary of SEC Supplemental Ethics Rule

Forms To Be Completed and BROUGHT to Your Orientation

• Employment Eligibility Verification (I-9) (You MUST bring the appropriate documents to your orientation session to verify your identity. Refer to the ‘What to Bring with You’ section for more information.)
• State Tax Form

Forms To Be Completed AFTER Your Orientation by the filing times indicated.

• Health Benefits Election Form (SF-2809) — No later than 60 days from the day you enter on duty.
• Life Insurance Election Form (SF-2817) — No later than 60 days from the day you enter on duty. (A waiver must be submitted to your servicing Human Resources Specialist within the first week in order to have no deductions from your pay.)
• Thrift Savings Plan Election Form (TSP-1) — You may submit election form TSP-1 at anytime.
• Federal Flexible Spending Account Program — Enroll directly in a FSAFEDS Plan no later than 60 days from the day you enter on duty.
• SEC Select — The SEC offers unique benefits such as SEC-sponsored dental and basic vision. The agency also provides for the opportunity to purchase enhanced vision coverage and short- or long-term disability insurance. New SEC employees must enroll within 45 days of their enter on duty date. Employees will receive an e-mail notification within this 45-day period. Additional SEC Select information will be provided at orientation, or you can ask specific questions by sending an email to secselect@sec.gov or calling 202-551-8100.

What to Bring with You (if not already submitted):

1. Applicable State Tax Form
2. Acceptable forms of identification, such as
   • A valid U.S. Passport;
   • A valid driver's license AND birth certificate;
   • A valid driver's license AND social security card; or
   • Other documentation. Refer to the instructions on Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, and choose from List A or Lists B AND C.
3. DD-214/VA Letter/SF-15, if appropriate
4. Documents validating your college education if not already verified by an original diploma, official transcripts, or other statement from a school official

Division/Office Contact Information

SEC Headquarters - Washington, DC
100 F Street, N.E.
Washington, DC 20549
POC: Rita Abbott at 202-551-6112

Atlanta Regional Office
950 East Paces Ferry Road, N.E., Suite 900
Atlanta, GA 30326
POC: Craig Beasley at 404-842-7636

Boston Regional Office
33 Arch Street, 24th Floor
Boston, MA 02110
POC: Glen Tynan at 617-573-8829

Chicago Regional Office
175 W. Jackson Boulevard, 14th Floor
Chicago, IL 60604
POC: Kristina Crusor at 312-886-4423

Denver Regional Office
1961 Stout Street, Suite 1700
Denver, CO 80294
POC: Mary Kendall at 303-844-1045

Fort Worth Regional Office
801 Cherry Street, Suite 1900, Unit 18
Fort Worth, TX 76102
POC: Ida Fowlds at 817-978-6432

Los Angeles Regional Office
444 South Flower Street, Suite 900
Los Angeles, CA 90071
POC: Maureen Franks at 323-965-2628

Miami Regional Office
801 Brickell Ave., Suite 1950
Miami, FL 33131
POC: Alexandria Ledezma at 305-982-6343

New York Regional Office
100 Pearl Street, Suite 20-100
New York, NY 10004
POC: James “Jim” Green at 212-336-0957

Philadelphia Regional Office
1617 JFK Boulevard, Suite 520
Philadelphia, PA 19103
POC: David Butler at 215-597-3707

San Francisco Regional Office
44 Montgomery Street, Suite 700
San Francisco, CA 94104
POC: Mark Lee at 415-705-8131

*** Emergency/Hazardous Weather: Call the SEC Alerts System at 844-412-5378 (or 844-41-ALERT). ***

Typical Agenda – What to Expect at Orientation

The below times are reflective of Eastern Time (ET), please adjust accordingly for your time zone.

This agenda is subject to change.