Within a Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility (SCIF), you should wear your badge visibly at all times and follow all local security rules regarding its use, display, and storage.

Key points for handling your badge in a SCIF

  • Wear the badge above the waist, facing forward, so security staff and others can clearly see it.
  • Do not lend, share, or let anyone else use your badge under any circumstances.
  • Do not leave your badge unattended on desks, in conference rooms, or plugged into access readers when you are away.
  • Follow procedure when entering and exiting (e.g., badging in yourself, showing it to guards if requested).
  • Secure or return your badge according to your organization’s policy when you leave the SCIF for the day (e.g., lockup, turn-in, or carry per policy).

Bottom line: keep the badge visible while inside, under your control at all times, and use it only as authorized by your facility’s security policies.

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