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.
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.
Confiscate dangerous items and hazardous materials found in opened bags and turn them over to airlines for disposal.
Contact leads or supervisors to discuss objects of concern that are not on prohibited object lists.
Decide whether baggage that triggers alarms should be searched or should be allowed to pass through.
Inform other screeners when baggage should not be opened because it might contain explosives.
Record information about any baggage that sets off alarms in monitoring equipment.
Communicate safety or hazard information to others.
