{"schemaVersion":"1.0","exportedAt":"2026-05-15T12:39:52.424Z","occupation":{"soc":"33-9093.00","title":"Transportation Security Screeners","group":"Protective Service","sector":"56","jobZone":2,"jobZoneInferred":false},"framework":{"version":"v.26.05","description":"","contextCovered":"This framework covers Transportation Security Screener competencies across passenger and baggage screening checkpoints in commercial airport environments, from entry-level supervised screening tasks through strategic leadership of checkpoint security operations.","levels":{"emerging":{"label":"Emerging","statements":["X-ray viewing equipment — operate under direct supervision to inspect carry-on items for objects warranting further investigation at a checkpoint lane.","Passenger tickets and travel documents — verify validity and identify special-handling designations under close guidance at a screening station.","Explosive detection machines and chemical swab systems — apply standardized test procedures to checked baggage under supervisor direction in a screening area.","Automated baggage screening machines — send checked bags through and set aside flagged items as indicated by equipment under direct oversight.","Hand-held wand searches — conduct on passengers who have triggered metal detector alarms following step-by-step protocols learned in initial training.","Security breach procedures — recognize and immediately notify a supervisor when an anomaly or potential breach is observed at the checkpoint.","Prohibited item recognition — identify basic categories of restricted objects on x-ray displays by following agency reference guides and training materials.","Passenger communication — deliver clear, polite screening instructions to travelers using practiced scripted language at the checkpoint entry.","Baggage hand-search procedures — assist a senior screener in physically searching carry-on bags suspected of containing prohibited items.","Checkpoint monitoring duties — maintain attentive observation of the screening lane for short periods under supervisor oversight, applying attention-to-detail habits learned in training."]},"developing":{"label":"Developing","statements":["X-ray image interpretation — analyze carry-on item scans with reduced oversight to distinguish benign objects from those warranting secondary screening at a busy checkpoint.","Hand searches of carry-on and checked baggage — conduct thorough physical inspections independently when prohibited items are suspected, following established TSA protocols.","Passenger document verification — routinely check tickets, boarding passes, and photo identification to validate credentials and flag anomalies without constant supervisor input.","Explosive trace detection equipment — operate swab systems and automated detection machines on checked baggage, interpret results, and escalate positives in a timely manner.","Pat-down search procedures — perform full pat-down searches on passengers who cannot pass through or have triggered alarms, applying correct technique and maintaining passenger dignity.","Alarm adjudication decisions — evaluate whether bags or individuals triggering alarms should proceed, receive additional screening, or be held, applying agency decision criteria.","Passenger de-escalation — use active listening and calm verbal communication to manage frustrated or anxious travelers while maintaining checkpoint flow.","Coordination with checkpoint team — synchronize lane duties with fellow screeners and lane supervisors to maintain efficient throughput during moderate passenger volume.","Computer-based training modules — complete recurrent certification exercises using training software to maintain proficiency on evolving threat recognition standards.","Incident documentation — record security events and equipment anomalies accurately using electronic mail or office suite software for supervisor review."]},"proficient":{"label":"Proficient","statements":["Complex x-ray image analysis — independently identify ambiguous or deliberately concealed prohibited items across a full shift under varying passenger-volume conditions.","Multi-method passenger screening — autonomously select and apply the appropriate combination of metal detection, wand search, or pat-down based on alarm type and passenger circumstance.","Checked baggage screening workflow — manage the full automated baggage screening process end-to-end, including rescreening decisions and chain-of-custody documentation, without supervisory prompting.","Threat credibility assessment — apply deductive and inductive reasoning to determine whether a triggered alarm represents a genuine security risk, escalating or clearing based on evidence.","Non-routine security breach response — lead immediate containment actions when a breach occurs, coordinating with law enforcement and supervisors until the situation is resolved.","Special-needs passenger handling — adapt screening procedures sensitively and in compliance with regulations for passengers with medical devices, disabilities, or VIP designations.","Checkpoint performance monitoring — observe lane operations across an entire shift, identifying inefficiencies or compliance gaps and making real-time adjustments to restore standard protocol.","Peer mentoring on equipment use — guide newer screeners through correct operation of explosive detection machines and x-ray equipment during live checkpoint operations.","Regulatory knowledge application — interpret and apply current TSA directives and security advisories to daily screening decisions without requiring supervisor clarification.","Passenger persuasion and compliance — use evidence-based communication techniques to gain voluntary cooperation from resistant travelers while upholding security requirements."]},"advanced":{"label":"Advanced","statements":["Checkpoint security strategy — develop and implement lane assignment plans, staffing rotations, and contingency protocols to sustain security effectiveness across a high-volume terminal.","Screener performance development — design and deliver on-the-job coaching sessions and scenario-based drills that build x-ray interpretation and pat-down proficiency across the team.","Security breach policy leadership — lead post-incident reviews, identify systemic vulnerabilities, and recommend procedural changes to regional security management.","Alarm adjudication standards — establish and communicate decision criteria for ambiguous alarm situations, ensuring consistent and defensible checkpoint-wide judgment under pressure.","Cross-functional coordination — liaise with airline staff, law enforcement, and airport operations leadership to align security protocols and resolve jurisdictional issues at the organizational level.","Training program oversight — evaluate and update computer-based training content and recurrent certification requirements to reflect emerging threat intelligence and equipment upgrades.","Workforce integrity and conduct standards — model and enforce the highest standards of attention to detail, cautiousness, and professional integrity, addressing compliance failures through formal channels.","Technology adoption leadership — assess new screening technologies and software tools, pilot implementations, and lead change-management efforts to ensure seamless integration at the checkpoint.","Stress and resilience culture — institute team practices and supervisory routines that build stress tolerance and self-control across screeners operating in sustained high-pressure environments.","Operational reporting and analytics — synthesize checkpoint incident data and throughput metrics using spreadsheet and cloud-based software to produce executive-level briefings that inform resource and policy decisions."]}}},"sources":{"onet":"v30.2 (CC BY 4.0)","crosswalk":"https://skillscrosswalk.com","generator":"LER.me"},"attribution":"© EBSCOed"}