Transportation Security Screeners
Transportation Security Screeners, or TSA Screeners, scan passengers, cargo, and luggage, to ensure no dangerous materials make it onto the airplane.
Every time you fly from airport to airport, you interact with Transportation Security Screeners. These professionals are in charge of making sure no dangerous materials make it into secure areas or the airplane. To do this, they scan passengers, bags, and cargo. Possible job titles include Transportation Security Officer (TSO) or Security Screener.
People who make good Transportation Security Screeners are often good at reasoning, communications, and recognizing when something may go wrong.
A Transportation Security Officer checks passenger’s tickets, test luggage for forbidden materials, identify suspicious materials in baggage, contact the police for back-up, and manage the traffic flow through screening checkpoints.
Transportation Security Screeners work indoors with a team and are continually in close proximity with the public, occasionally dealing with unpleasant patrons. They spend a lot of time on their feet and are required to wear comment safety equipment on the job.
In order to start a career as a Transportation Security Screener, you will need a high school diploma and related skills or experience in public safety and customer service.
Transportation Security Screeners make $14/hour and $29,120 annually. This industry is projected for faster than average growth, making it a great career choice.