Becoming a Successful Transportation Security Officer

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A Transportation Security Officer is not a security guard. Instead, he is a federal employee who protects the transportation infrastructure from security threats. A Transportation Security Officer is an employee of the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), a United States government law enforcement agency. Transportation security administration takes care of all the security issues, security threats and travel-related incidents in all modes of transportation within the United States of America.

To become a Transportation Security Officer the foremost requirement is the willingness to serve the country and its people. He must be very patriotic. Transportation Security Officer Jobs require the person to be very vigilant and alert all of the time.

Job Responsibilities



The transportation security officers are responsible for the security of airports, seaports, public transit systems, railroads, highways, etc. A transportation security officer's job is full of responsibility and this kind of job is considered to be very respectful. Making your career as a transportation security officer is a good career option if you are looking forward to do something for the well-being of the society. Responsibilities include:
  • Control entry and exit positions (say in an airport or any other transportation used for that matter)
  • Provide security to passengers, to check all the luggage and screen passengers to ensure there is no unsafe or dangerous article being transported and to provide friendly customer service to travelers
  • Ensure that every travel-related issue is in check for safe travel
  • Ensure safety of all the assets like aircraft or train etc and prevent loss due to any incident
  • Reporting about any doubtful event or person or any unusual sounds or equipments to the higher authorities as soon as possible, and also take quick action if required
Requirements

Academic, Training and Prior Experience

The minimum qualification required for this job is a high school diploma, GED or equivalent. Or one should have full time one year experience in security work with an experience in operating screeners or as an x-ray technician etc. Along with this degree or experience one must complete 168 to 200 hours of classroom training and pass a certification examination.

Further requirements for the designation of a Transportation Security Officer requires one to pass a medical evaluation and drug and alcohol screening and must have a good credit history as well as no criminal offenses for almost the past 10 years.

Skill Set

Basic skill sets necessary for the job of a Transportation Security Officer are mentioned below:
  • Be alert and vigilant all the time
  • Should be reliable and trustworthy
  • Must have good communication and interpersonal skills
  • Should obey the commands of his/her seniors
  • Must be able to maintain focus during busy, distracting and noisy situations
  • Should be capable of prompt communication about any doubtful or unusual situation to the supervisors or even take an appropriate and fast action if required
  • Must be physically fit as he will have to stand for long hours and also carry heavy baggage
Employment Outlook

Career Prospects (globally)

As not many people know about the career option of a Transportation Security Officer Jobs these opportunities are easily achievable. The need for honest and able transportation security officers will always be in demand as each and every country around the world is looking forward to strengthen their national security to prevent unwanted criminal activities and acts of terrorism.

One can progress up to higher levels depending upon performance and work experience. The higher you go, the greater the salary you can manage to earn. Once a transportation security officer gets a work experience of around 2 years and manages to satisfy his seniors, one can get promoted to a senior officer in no time. Then he can further move to the position of a Master Transportation Security Officer and Supervisory Transportation Security Officer and finally to a Transportation Security Manager post.

Salaries

As a Transportation Security Officer one can work part-time as well as full-time. A part-time Transportation Security Officer can work 16 to 25 hours per week which may include unusual work timings like Sundays, holidays, nights, etc depending upon the assigned duty. The salary for part-time Transportation Security Officers is calculated on an hourly basis and ranges from $14.83 to $22.24. As a full time Transportation security officer one can earn around $28,626.00 - $42,938.00 per year. Transportation Security Officers are also given other benefits like Health insurance and retirement plans, trainings, and paid time off (usually 2 weeks and paid vacation each year) and may also have flexible working hours as a full time transportation security officer.
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