Government & Public Administration

Transportation Security Screeners

Conduct screening of passengers, baggage, or cargo to ensure compliance with Transportation Security Administration (TSA) regulations.

Salary Breakdown

Transportation Security Screeners

Average

$42,500

ANNUAL

$20.43

HOURLY

Entry Level

$36,460

ANNUAL

$17.53

HOURLY

Mid Level

$41,500

ANNUAL

$19.95

HOURLY

Expert Level

$48,710

ANNUAL

$23.42

HOURLY


Projected Jobs

Transportation Security Screeners

410

Projected job openings through 2030


Top Expected Tasks

Transportation Security Screeners


Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Transportation Security Screeners

Common knowledge, skills & abilities needed to get a foot in the door.

KNOWLEDGE

Public Safety and Security

KNOWLEDGE

Customer and Personal Service

KNOWLEDGE

English Language

KNOWLEDGE

Law and Government

KNOWLEDGE

Education and Training

SKILL

Monitoring

SKILL

Speaking

SKILL

Active Listening

SKILL

Coordination

SKILL

Critical Thinking

ABILITY

Problem Sensitivity

ABILITY

Selective Attention

ABILITY

Deductive Reasoning

ABILITY

Flexibility of Closure

ABILITY

Inductive Reasoning


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