diff --git a/code/modules/jobs/job_types/security_officer.dm b/code/modules/jobs/job_types/security_officer.dm
index 2c2f7de392b..eead2723038 100644
--- a/code/modules/jobs/job_types/security_officer.dm
+++ b/code/modules/jobs/job_types/security_officer.dm
@@ -112,7 +112,7 @@ GLOBAL_LIST_EMPTY(security_officer_distribution)
 
 	// If there's a departmental sec trim to apply to the card, overwrite.
 	if(dep_trim)
-		var/obj/item/card/id/worn_id = spawning.wear_id
+		var/obj/item/card/id/worn_id = spawning.get_idcard(hand_first = FALSE)
 		SSid_access.apply_trim_to_card(worn_id, dep_trim)
 		spawning.sec_hud_set_ID()