How do they match: 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.

  • Inform other screeners when baggage should not be opened because it might contain explosives.
  • Inform passengers of how to mail prohibited items to themselves, or confiscate these items.
  • Confiscate dangerous items and hazardous materials found in opened bags and turn them over to airlines for disposal.
  • Record information about any baggage that sets off alarms in monitoring equipment.

  • Inform the public about policies, services or procedures.
  • Communicate safety or hazard information to others.
  • Determine operational procedures.
  • Provide information to the general public.
  • Record information about suspicious objects.