How do they match: Transportation Security Screeners

  • Ask passengers to remove shoes and divest themselves of metal objects prior to walking through metal detectors.
  • Confiscate dangerous items and hazardous materials found in opened bags and turn them over to airlines for disposal.
  • Patrol work areas to detect any suspicious items.
  • Test baggage for any explosive materials, using equipment such as explosive detection machines or chemical swab systems.

  • Communicate safety or hazard information to others.
  • Inspect cargo to identify potential hazards.