Badging Policy - Syracuse Hancock International Airport

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Badging Policy

SRAA SIDA / ID Media Badging Policy

The Syracuse Regional Airport Authority (SRAA) Badging Office is responsible for the issuance of the Security Identification Display Area (SIDA) – ID Media badges by processing fingerprints for Criminal History Record Check (CHRC) and Security Threat Assessment (STA) background checks, and Rap Back criminal history monitoring system for applicants requesting access to the Sterile, Secure, or AOA areas of the airport under the provisions as outlined in 49 CFR § 1500 and the Syracuse Hancock International Airport (SYR) Airport Security Plan (ASP).

All individuals must have an operational need to obtain access to any area within the airport with their SYR issued ID Access Media badge. All badges produced are assigned to and secure by the assigned holder and remain the property of the SRAA.

SYR ID/Access Media Application:

Please download the Syracuse Hancock International Airport ID/Access Media Application.

Please see the List of Acceptable Documents that may be used for Employment Eligibility Verification.

Badging Office Location:

The Badging Office is located on the first floor center terminal, between main entry doors 2 and 3, next to SAY-SI-BON convenience shop, door is labeled Badging Office.  Please call 315-455-3698 if you need assistance locating the office.

What to Expect:

 

Steps to Complete New Badges:

 

Step One: Fingerprints

  • Contact your Signatory for a fingerprinting and photo appointment.
  • Bring to your appointment:  A completed application signed by your signatory,  2 forms of ID per the I-9, or a US Passport..  Anyone born outside of the US and who is not a citizen must bring documentation showing eligibility to work.  This can be a Certificate of Naturalization, Permanent Resident Card, or a US Passport.  The submittal of fingerprints for vetting and a photo will be taken.
  • Payment of $75.00 if applicable

 

Step Two: SYR SIDA Training

  • Create your Digicast online training account.  Wait 48 hours excluding weekends, for your account to be activated.  If you were born outside of the United States, this process can take 3 – 6 weeks.  An email will be sent to individuals born outside the United States once their background check has cleared.
  • Sign in to your account and complete your required Digicast online training.
  • Contact your signatory to make an appointment for badge pick up.

 

RENEWALS:

  • You must complete online training.  Sign in to Digicast with your existing account and password and take the required training.
  • Contact your signatory for a renewal appointment.
  • Bring to your appointment:  A completed application signed by your signatory, 2 forms of ID per the I-9, or a passport.  Anyone born outside of the US and who is not a citizen must bring documentation showing eligibility to work.  This can be a Certificate of Naturalization, Permanent Resident Card, or a US Passport.
  • Payment of $50.00 if applicable.

 

Schedule Your Appointments Below

Authorized signatories may schedule their badge holders’ appointments at this link.

**IMPORTANT** – Only authorized signatories may access this password-protected page.

Acceptable Forms of Payment:

The SRAA Badging office accepts checks, money orders and credit cards (except American Express) for the processing of new applicant badges, renewals, contractor badges, lost or stolen badges, and the collection of fines for airfield & terminal violations.  Note there is a $25.00 return check fee for any returned checks.

General Badging Fees:

  • New Applicant   Fee $75.00
  • Annual Renewal   Fee $50.00
  • Damaged ID Replacement   Fee $25.00
  • Badge reissue with add-on   Fee $25.00

Airfield & Terminal Violation Fees:

  • 1st Offense $100.00 (and required retraining)
  • 2nd Offense $200.00 (and required retraining with the signatory)
  • 3rd Offense Loss and immediate termination of SIDA ID Media Privileges.

*Please note that a $55.00 fee will be charged to the employer if the SIDA – ID Media is not returned to badging within 24 hours of loss or termination.  

Lost or Stolen Badge Replacement Fees:

49 USC 46301(a)(6) FAILURE TO COLLECT AIRPORT SECURITY BADGES:

Any employer who employs an employee to whom an airport security badge, or other identifier used to obtain access to a secure area of an airport, who does not collect or make reasonable efforts to collect such badge from the employee on the date that the employment of the employee is terminated and does not notify the airport operator (SRAA) within 24 hours of the date of such termination shall be liable to the Government for a civil penalty not to exceed $10,000.00.      

SRAA Lost or Stolen Badge Replacement Fees:

  • 1st Offense    $75.00
  • 2nd Offense   $150.00
  • 3rd Offense    $225.00

Any Employee who has their SYR ID/Access Media (SIDA Badge) either lost or stolen must immediately report the incident to both their supervisor and an Airport Security Coordinator (ASC) so the ID/Access Media can be immediately deactivated.

A replacement form will be provided by the badging office, completed by the badge holder, and signed by the badge holder’s authorized signatory.

An explanation of loss is required on Section 1(c) of the “ID Media & Vehicle Pass Transaction Form.” If the lost or stolen ID/Access Media is found, it must be immediately turned in to the badging office and the replacement fee for the new ID/Access Media will not be refunded.

Contact Information for Credentialing Office

  • Monday – Friday 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM (Closed on Federal Holidays)