Transportation Security Screeners
Also called: Security Screener, Transportation Security Officer (TSO),
What they do:
Conduct screening of passengers, baggage, or cargo to ensure compliance with Transportation Security Administration (TSA) regulations. May operate basic security equipment such as x-ray machines and hand wands at screening checkpoints.On the job, you would:
- Inspect carry-on items, using x-ray viewing equipment, to determine whether items contain objects that warrant further investigation.
- Search carry-on or checked baggage by hand when it is suspected to contain prohibited items such as weapons.
- Check passengers' tickets to ensure that they are valid, and to determine whether passengers have designations that require special handling, such as providing photo identification.
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What they do:
Conduct screening of passengers, baggage, or cargo to ensure compliance with Transportation Security Administration (TSA) regulations. May operate basic security equipment such as x-ray machines and hand wands at screening checkpoints.On the job, you would:
- Inspect carry-on items, using x-ray viewing equipment, to determine whether items contain objects that warrant further investigation.
- Search carry-on or checked baggage by hand when it is suspected to contain prohibited items such as weapons.
- Check passengers' tickets to ensure that they are valid, and to determine whether passengers have designations that require special handling, such as providing photo identification.
KNOWLEDGE
Safety and Government
- public safety and security
Business
- customer service
Arts and Humanities
- English language
SKILLS
Basic Skills
- keeping track of how well people and/or groups are doing in order to make improvements
- talking to others
Social
- changing what is done based on other people's actions
- understanding people's reactions
ABILITIES
Verbal
- communicate by speaking
- listen and understand what people say
Attention
- pay attention to something without being distracted
Ideas and Logic
- notice when problems happen
- make general rules or come up with answers from lots of detailed information
Visual Understanding
- see hidden patterns
PERSONALITY
People interested in this work like activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions.
They do well at jobs that need:
- Integrity
- Dependability
- Attention to Detail
- Self Control
- Stress Tolerance
- Adaptability/Flexibility
TECHNOLOGY
You might use software like this on the job:
Spreadsheet software
- Microsoft Excel
Electronic mail software
- Email software
Computer based training software
- Rapiscan Threat Image Projection
EDUCATION
- high school diploma/GED
- some college
JOB OUTLOOK
New job opportunities are less likely in the future.
$41,770
$34,640
$50,240