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U.S. Dept. of Labor code 33-9093.00Market Standard — pending BLS/OEWS enrichment

Transportation Security Screeners

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.

What this job is about

Ensure the safety and security of passengers and baggage.

What this work involves, step by step

AI can help most with the planning, drafting, and paperwork below — not the hands-on parts.

  1. 1

    Inspect carry-on items

    Use x-ray equipment to check for prohibited objects.

  2. 2

    Search baggage by hand

    Manually inspect bags suspected of containing dangerous items.

  3. 3

    Check passenger tickets

    Verify the validity of tickets and special handling requirements.

  4. 4

    Test baggage for explosives

    Utilize detection machines to identify any explosive materials.

  5. 5

    Notify supervisors of security breaches

    Report any security incidents to appropriate personnel immediately.

Tools used in this work
LinuxMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft Office softwareMicrosoft OutlookMicrosoft WordOracle JavaSlack

Free — no credit card required. 200 messages included.