How do they match: Transportation Security Screeners

  • Baggage Inspector
  • Flight Security Specialist
  • Notification Specialist
  • Security Inspector

  • Inspect carry-on items, using x-ray viewing equipment, to determine whether items contain objects that warrant further investigation.
  • Inspect checked baggage for signs of tampering.
  • 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.
  • Locate suspicious bags pictured in printouts sent from remote monitoring areas, and set these bags aside for inspection.

  • Prevent unauthorized individuals from entering restricted areas.
  • Inspect cargo to identify potential hazards.
  • Monitor access or flow of people to prevent problems.