Airport security has increased dramatically in the past decade. This means more safety precautions when traveling, and more job opportunities. Becoming a transportation security administrator gives you the power of security at airports and other ports of travel; you are responsible for the safety of American passengers. If this seems like too much of a mental drain, you might want to reconsider this senior employment option. Not only can this position be mentally draining, but it is physically demanding as well. You must remain standing for a good portion of your shift, which could range from a few hours to half a day.
Job title: Transportation Security Administrator
Salary: $15.49-$23.23/hour includes locality pay 4.72% & COLA pay 20.94%
Activities:
- implement security-screening procedures of passengers and baggage
- prevent deadly or dangerous objects from being transported onto an aircraft, seaports, railroads, highways and public transit systems
- maintain focus and awareness
- work within a stressful environment
- gather intelligence
- coordinate security involving aviation, rail and other surface and maritime transportation
- control entry and exit points
Skills needed: able to life and carry up to 70 pounds, stand between 1-4 hours without a break, walk up to 2 miles a shift, communicate with public in a professional and courteous manner, able to make distinctions between potentially life threatening devices