What it pays
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Half of all Transportation Security Screeners in the U.S. earn more than $66,770 a year — the middle 80% land between $44,700 and $78,350. About 50,290 people in the U.S. do this work. Figures are for the U.S. occupation group “Transportation Security Screeners”. (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics survey, published 2025.) In India, Service and sales workers earn about ₹15,575 a month on average — around ₹1.9 lakh a year (government PLFS survey via ILOSTAT, occupation-family figure).
$66,770typical pay / year
50,290people in this work
$78,350+top 10% earn
₹1.9 lakha year in India (family avg)
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The daily work18
Conduct pat-down or wand searches
+Perform a controlled pat-down or wand search of the passenger in lane two who triggered an alarm, explain…
Conduct pat-down or wand searches
+Perform a controlled pat-down or wand search of the passenger in lane two who triggered an alarm, explain each step before touching, keep contact to authorized areas only, document findings on the incident log and hand the passenger a written receipt before release.
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Inform passengers of how to mail prohibited items to themselves, or confiscate these items.
+Tell the passenger at gate B12 they can either mail the prohibited aerosol and lighter home using the airport…
Inform passengers of how to mail prohibited items to themselves, or confiscate these items.
+Tell the passenger at gate B12 they can either mail the prohibited aerosol and lighter home using the airport courier service today for a receipt, or I will log and confiscate the items now and issue the property claim ticket before they board.
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Patrol work areas to detect any suspicious items.
+Do a 15-minute foot patrol of concourse C and the screening hold area, scanning seating, unattended bags and…
Patrol work areas to detect any suspicious items.
+Do a 15-minute foot patrol of concourse C and the screening hold area, scanning seating, unattended bags and trash bins for suspicious objects, report anything odd to the shift supervisor and mark location and time on the log.
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Watch for potentially dangerous persons whose pictures are posted at checkpoints.
+Stand the checkpoint post and compare faces to the wanted persons photos pinned at the desk, stop anyone…
Watch for potentially dangerous persons whose pictures are posted at checkpoints.
+Stand the checkpoint post and compare faces to the wanted persons photos pinned at the desk, stop anyone matching the photo for secondary inspection and call the supervisor and police liaison if the individual refuses or shows hostile behavior.
The tools that do the workRapiscan Threat Image ProjectionO*NET
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Test baggage for explosive materials
+Collect a small sample from the suspect bag at screening, run the handheld trace detector per explosives…
Test baggage for explosive materials
+Collect a small sample from the suspect bag at screening, run the handheld trace detector per explosives protocol, record the pad readings, isolate the bag, notify EOD and complete the hazardous materials test report.
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Operate security screening equipment
+Bring the conveyor line and walk-through station to operational checks at start of shift: verify alarm…
Operate security screening equipment
+Bring the conveyor line and walk-through station to operational checks at start of shift: verify alarm sensors, calibrate the metal detector thresholds, confirm imaging quality and log pass/fail results before opening lane 4 to the public.
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Identify and stop security threats
+When observing passenger flow, intercept any individual behaving aggressively, record the behavior, check…
Identify and stop security threats
+When observing passenger flow, intercept any individual behaving aggressively, record the behavior, check their ID against watch lists, conduct a lawful pat-down if risk is credible, and escalate to supervisor and police if threat persists.
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Search for weapons, drugs, contraband
+Search the passenger and carry-on flagged at Gate B12 for weapons, drugs, or other contraband, inspect all…
Search for weapons, drugs, contraband
+Search the passenger and carry-on flagged at Gate B12 for weapons, drugs, or other contraband, inspect all sealed containers and electronics, document findings on the incident sheet, secure any evidence, and notify the duty supervisor immediately.
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Examine samples of human cells under a microscope
+Prepare and examine the suspicious cell sample from the bio-screening kit under the microscope, follow…
Examine samples of human cells under a microscope
+Prepare and examine the suspicious cell sample from the bio-screening kit under the microscope, follow laboratory biosafety steps, record morphological observations and capture two micrographs, then log the sample into the chain-of-custody notebook.
The tools that do the workWeb browserESCO
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Assist in identifying cell abnormality and disease
+Review the stained slide showing the passenger's epithelial cells, note any abnormal morphology or signs of…
Assist in identifying cell abnormality and disease
+Review the stained slide showing the passenger's epithelial cells, note any abnormal morphology or signs of infection, compare with reference images in the lab guide, write a concise report for the medical officer, and flag urgent concerns by phone.
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Hygiene in a health care setting
+Perform routine hygiene rounds in the screening clinic: clean work surfaces and equipment with approved…
Hygiene in a health care setting
+Perform routine hygiene rounds in the screening clinic: clean work surfaces and equipment with approved disinfectant, replace PPE between patient contacts, restock hand-sanitiser and biohazard bags, and sign the hygiene log at the end of shift.
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Work in multidisciplinary health teams
+Attend the multidisciplinary briefing with the medical officer, customs inspector and lab technician, share…
Work in multidisciplinary health teams
+Attend the multidisciplinary briefing with the medical officer, customs inspector and lab technician, share the screening findings, agree on next steps for a suspect passenger, record agreed actions and responsible persons, and circulate the minutes.
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Biosafety in biomedical laboratory
+Set up the temporary lab area following biosafety level procedures: don appropriate PPE, label and contain…
Biosafety in biomedical laboratory
+Set up the temporary lab area following biosafety level procedures: don appropriate PPE, label and contain samples, decontaminate instruments after use, dispose of waste in biohazard bins, and complete the biosafety checklist before leaving.
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Health care legislation
+Review the new draft health care legislation summary, highlight clauses affecting passenger screening and…
Health care legislation
+Review the new draft health care legislation summary, highlight clauses affecting passenger screening and biological sample handling, annotate with sections that conflict with current airport procedures, and send the annotated draft to Lisa in legal and to Chief Martinez by Tuesday midday.
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Microscopic techniques
+Prepare a short training brief on microscopic techniques used to identify biohazards in screened items,…
Microscopic techniques
+Prepare a short training brief on microscopic techniques used to identify biohazards in screened items, include stepwise inspection checks, photos of suspected particles, and circulate the brief to the biosecurity team before Friday morning.
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Assist in the production of laboratory documentation
+Compile the laboratory documentation packet for the incident last month: chain of custody forms, sample logs,…
Assist in the production of laboratory documentation
+Compile the laboratory documentation packet for the incident last month: chain of custody forms, sample logs, technician notes, and the lab safety checklist, confirm completeness, then upload the complete packet to the station records and notify Supervisor Hale.
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Apply health sciences
+Apply health sciences principles to update our passenger-contact procedures: list required hygiene steps, PPE…
Apply health sciences
+Apply health sciences principles to update our passenger-contact procedures: list required hygiene steps, PPE changes, and waste disposal measures that reduce cross-contamination, then submit the proposed procedure to Infection Control and to Chief Martinez by Thursday.
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Applicant tracking
+review the applicant tracking for the three checkpoint officer candidates, add interview scores, record the…
Applicant tracking
+review the applicant tracking for the three checkpoint officer candidates, add interview scores, record the background check status for Maria Gomez, and flag her file for final selection discussion on Friday.
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Get approval2
Check passengers' tickets for validity
+Verify the boarding pass and government ID for the passenger at gate A12 whose boarding pass barcode failed…
Check passengers' tickets for validity
+Verify the boarding pass and government ID for the passenger at gate A12 whose boarding pass barcode failed scan, check travel date and name match, flag any invalid or altered tickets to the gate agent and record the outcome in the day roster.
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Notify supervisors of security breaches
+Immediately notify Supervisor Maria Lopez and Duty Manager Aaron Chen by secure message and note the time…
Notify supervisors of security breaches
+Immediately notify Supervisor Maria Lopez and Duty Manager Aaron Chen by secure message and note the time when the unescorted individual accessed secured area B, describe observed actions, attach CCTV clip ID 2026-07-16-08:12, and request on-scene supervisor response within ten minutes.
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Sending & sharing1
Send checked baggage through automated screening
+Route the checked bag on belt three through the automated screening lane, confirm operator sees a clear…
Send checked baggage through automated screening
+Route the checked bag on belt three through the automated screening lane, confirm operator sees a clear image, if alarmed remove it to secondary screening, notify the handling agent and complete the screening log with bag tag 457829 before returning to the carousel.
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