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Transportation Security Screeners in Battle Creek, Michigan

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.

Career Projections for Battle Creek, Michigan

Transportation Security Screeners on average make:
$64,480 ($31.00/hour).

The number of positions in Battle Creek, Michigan are:
39
and by 2029 that number is projected to:
stay the same.

We predict that due to job growth or retirements there will be approximately:
4 every year.

The typical education needed to enter this job is:
a high school diploma/GED.

The typical training needed after hire is:
short-term on-the-job training.

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Other Job Titles

Airline Security Representative, Airport Baggage Screener, Airport Screener, Airport Security Screener, Bag Checker, Baggage Inspector, Baggage Screener, Baggage Security Checker, Biometric Screener, Flight Security Specialist

Tools Used

Backscatter imaging units, Black lights, Body imaging scanners, CastScope machines, Chemical detection testing kits, Desktop computers, Explosive detection systems, Explosive trace portals, Handheld metal detectors, Laptop computers

Tasks

  • Ask passengers to remove shoes and divest themselves of metal objects prior to walking through metal detectors.
  • 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.
  • Close entry areas following security breaches or reopen areas after receiving notification that the airport is secure.
  • 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.

Personality

Integrity, Dependability, Self-Control, Attention to Detail, Stress Tolerance, Cooperation, Adaptability/Flexibility, Concern for Others, Initiative, Social Orientation

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