Transportation security screeners

Job Zone

Job Zone 1-2: Very Little to Some Preparation Needed

Usually requires a high school diploma or GED, though some occupations may not.

Job Zones group occupations into one of five categories based on the education, experience, and training typically needed to perform them.

Tasks

Specific duties and responsibilities regularly performed in this occupation.

Inspect carry-on items, using x-ray viewing equipment, to determine whether items contain objects that warrant further investigation.98
Search carry-on or checked baggage by hand when it is suspected to contain prohibited items such as weapons.95
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.93
View images of checked bags and cargo, using remote screening equipment, and alert baggage screeners or handlers to any possible problems.93
Test baggage for any explosive materials, using equipment such as explosive detection machines or chemical swab systems.92
Perform pat-down or hand-held wand searches of passengers who have triggered machine alarms, who are unable to pass through metal detectors, or who have been randomly identified for such searches.91
Notify supervisors or other appropriate personnel when security breaches occur.91
Send checked baggage through automated screening machines, and set bags aside for searching or rescreening as indicated by equipment.90
Decide whether baggage that triggers alarms should be searched or should be allowed to pass through.90
Locate suspicious bags pictured in printouts sent from remote monitoring areas, and set these bags aside for inspection.90
Follow those who breach security until police or other security personnel arrive to apprehend them.89
Inform other screeners when baggage should not be opened because it might contain explosives.88

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Inspect checked baggage for signs of tampering.86
Ask passengers to remove shoes and divest themselves of metal objects prior to walking through metal detectors.85
Close entry areas following security breaches or reopen areas after receiving notification that the airport is secure.83
Challenge suspicious people, requesting their badges and asking what their business is in a particular areas.81
Patrol work areas to detect any suspicious items.81
Contact police directly in cases of urgent security issues, using phones or two-way radios.80
Record information about any baggage that sets off alarms in monitoring equipment.79
Watch for potentially dangerous persons whose pictures are posted at checkpoints.75
Contact leads or supervisors to discuss objects of concern that are not on prohibited object lists.74
Confiscate dangerous items and hazardous materials found in opened bags and turn them over to airlines for disposal.73
Monitor passenger flow through screening checkpoints to ensure order and efficiency.70
Inform passengers of how to mail prohibited items to themselves, or confiscate these items.66
Provide directions and respond to passenger inquiries.60
Direct passengers to areas where they can pick up their baggage after screening is complete.59

Skills

Developed capacities that facilitate learning or the more rapid acquisition of knowledge.

Monitoring60
Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
Speaking60
Talking to others to convey information effectively.
Active Listening56
Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
Coordination56
Adjusting actions in relation to others' actions.
Critical Thinking56
Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
Social Perceptiveness56
Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
Judgment and Decision Making53
Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
Persuasion50
Persuading others to change their minds or behavior.
Reading Comprehension50
Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
Service Orientation50
Actively looking for ways to help people.
Active Learning47
Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
Instructing47
Teaching others how to do something.

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Writing47
Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
Complex Problem Solving44
Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
Operations Monitoring44
Watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.
Negotiation41
Bringing others together and trying to reconcile differences.
Operation and Control41
Controlling operations of equipment or systems.
Time Management41
Managing one's own time and the time of others.
Learning Strategies38
Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things.
Management of Personnel Resources38
Motivating, developing, and directing people as they work, identifying the best people for the job.
Quality Control Analysis38
Conducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance.
Systems Evaluation35
Identifying measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed to improve or correct performance, relative to the goals of the system.
Troubleshooting31
Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
Systems Analysis28
Determining how a system should work and how changes in conditions, operations, and the environment will affect outcomes.
Equipment Maintenance25
Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed.
Equipment Selection22
Determining the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job.
Management of Material Resources22
Obtaining and seeing to the appropriate use of equipment, facilities, and materials needed to do certain work.
Mathematics22
Using mathematics to solve problems.
Operations Analysis22
Analyzing needs and product requirements to create a design.
Science19
Using scientific rules and methods to solve problems.
Management of Financial Resources16
Determining how money will be spent to get the work done, and accounting for these expenditures.
Repairing16
Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.
Programming13
Writing computer programs for various purposes.
Installation0
Installing equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications.
Technology Design0
Generating or adapting equipment and technology to serve user needs.

Knowledge

Organized sets of principles and facts that apply in general domains.

Public Safety and Security70
Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions.
Customer and Personal Service65
Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
English Language64
Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, and rules of composition and grammar.
Law and Government44
Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, government regulations, executive orders, agency rules, and the democratic political process.
Education and Training42
Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.
Administration and Management36
Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
Transportation36
Knowledge of principles and methods for moving people or goods by air, rail, sea, or road, including the relative costs and benefits.
Psychology34
Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders.
Foreign Language27
Knowledge of the structure and content of a foreign (non-English) language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition and grammar, and pronunciation.
Computers and Electronics25
Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.
Administrative24
Knowledge of administrative and office procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, stenography and transcription, designing forms, and workplace terminology.
Communications and Media23
Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and methods. This includes alternative ways to inform and entertain via written, oral, and visual media.

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Personnel and Human Resources23
Knowledge of principles and procedures for personnel recruitment, selection, training, compensation and benefits, labor relations and negotiation, and personnel information systems.
Telecommunications23
Knowledge of transmission, broadcasting, switching, control, and operation of telecommunications systems.
Philosophy and Theology20
Knowledge of different philosophical systems and religions. This includes their basic principles, values, ethics, ways of thinking, customs, practices, and their impact on human culture.
Sociology and Anthropology20
Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, societal trends and influences, human migrations, ethnicity, cultures, and their history and origins.
Mechanical19
Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
Mathematics18
Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
Economics and Accounting12
Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial markets, banking, and the analysis and reporting of financial data.
Engineering and Technology10
Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services.
Production and Processing10
Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods.
Chemistry9
Knowledge of the chemical composition, structure, and properties of substances and of the chemical processes and transformations that they undergo. This includes uses of chemicals and their interactions, danger signs, production techniques, and disposal methods.
Therapy and Counseling9
Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of physical and mental dysfunctions, and for career counseling and guidance.
Geography7
Knowledge of principles and methods for describing the features of land, sea, and air masses, including their physical characteristics, locations, interrelationships, and distribution of plant, animal, and human life.
Sales and Marketing7
Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products or services. This includes marketing strategy and tactics, product demonstration, sales techniques, and sales control systems.
History and Archeology5
Knowledge of historical events and their causes, indicators, and effects on civilizations and cultures.
Physics5
Knowledge and prediction of physical principles, laws, their interrelationships, and applications to understanding fluid, material, and atmospheric dynamics, and mechanical, electrical, atomic and sub-atomic structures and processes.
Medicine and Dentistry4
Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to diagnose and treat human injuries, diseases, and deformities. This includes symptoms, treatment alternatives, drug properties and interactions, and preventive health-care measures.
Design3
Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.
Biology2
Knowledge of plant and animal organisms, their tissues, cells, functions, interdependencies, and interactions with each other and the environment.
Building and Construction2
Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or repair of houses, buildings, or other structures such as highways and roads.
Fine Arts0
Knowledge of the theory and techniques required to compose, produce, and perform works of music, dance, visual arts, drama, and sculpture.
Food Production0
Knowledge of techniques and equipment for planting, growing, and harvesting food products (both plant and animal) for consumption, including storage/handling techniques.

Abilities

Enduring attributes of the individual that influence performance.

Problem Sensitivity78
The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing that there is a problem.
Selective Attention66
The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distracted.
Deductive Reasoning63
The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
Flexibility of Closure63
The ability to identify or detect a known pattern (a figure, object, word, or sound) that is hidden in other distracting material.
Inductive Reasoning63
The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).
Oral Comprehension63
The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
Oral Expression63
The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
Near Vision60
The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
Speech Clarity60
The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
Speech Recognition60
The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.
Information Ordering56
The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according to a specific rule or set of rules (e.g., patterns of numbers, letters, words, pictures, mathematical operations).
Perceptual Speed56
The ability to quickly and accurately compare similarities and differences among sets of letters, numbers, objects, pictures, or patterns. The things to be compared may be presented at the same time or one after the other. This ability also includes comparing a presented object with a remembered object.

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Category Flexibility53
The ability to generate or use different sets of rules for combining or grouping things in different ways.
Far Vision53
The ability to see details at a distance.
Written Comprehension53
The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
Finger Dexterity50
The ability to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or both hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble very small objects.
Manual Dexterity50
The ability to quickly move your hand, your hand together with your arm, or your two hands to grasp, manipulate, or assemble objects.
Multilimb Coordination50
The ability to coordinate two or more limbs (for example, two arms, two legs, or one leg and one arm) while sitting, standing, or lying down. It does not involve performing the activities while the whole body is in motion.
Arm-Hand Steadiness47
The ability to keep your hand and arm steady while moving your arm or while holding your arm and hand in one position.
Auditory Attention47
The ability to focus on a single source of sound in the presence of other distracting sounds.
Reaction Time47
The ability to quickly respond (with the hand, finger, or foot) to a signal (sound, light, picture) when it appears.
Speed of Closure47
The ability to quickly make sense of, combine, and organize information into meaningful patterns.
Static Strength47
The ability to exert maximum muscle force to lift, push, pull, or carry objects.
Visual Color Discrimination47
The ability to match or detect differences between colors, including shades of color and brightness.
Rate Control44
The ability to time your movements or the movement of a piece of equipment in anticipation of changes in the speed and/or direction of a moving object or scene.
Time Sharing44
The ability to shift back and forth between two or more activities or sources of information (such as speech, sounds, touch, or other sources).
Trunk Strength44
The ability to use your abdominal and lower back muscles to support part of the body repeatedly or continuously over time without "giving out" or fatiguing.
Written Expression44
The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand.
Control Precision41
The ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine or a vehicle to exact positions.
Extent Flexibility41
The ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach with your body, arms, and/or legs.
Hearing Sensitivity41
The ability to detect or tell the differences between sounds that vary in pitch and loudness.
Stamina41
The ability to exert yourself physically over long periods of time without getting winded or out of breath.
Visualization41
The ability to imagine how something will look after it is moved around or when its parts are moved or rearranged.
Gross Body Coordination38
The ability to coordinate the movement of your arms, legs, and torso together when the whole body is in motion.
Memorization38
The ability to remember information such as words, numbers, pictures, and procedures.
Originality38
The ability to come up with unusual or clever ideas about a given topic or situation, or to develop creative ways to solve a problem.
Response Orientation38
The ability to choose quickly between two or more movements in response to two or more different signals (lights, sounds, pictures). It includes the speed with which the correct response is started with the hand, foot, or other body part.
Dynamic Strength35
The ability to exert muscle force repeatedly or continuously over time. This involves muscular endurance and resistance to muscle fatigue.
Fluency of Ideas35
The ability to come up with a number of ideas about a topic (the number of ideas is important, not their quality, correctness, or creativity).
Speed of Limb Movement35
The ability to quickly move the arms and legs.
Depth Perception31
The ability to judge which of several objects is closer or farther away from you, or to judge the distance between you and an object.
Gross Body Equilibrium31
The ability to keep or regain your body balance or stay upright when in an unstable position.
Wrist-Finger Speed28
The ability to make fast, simple, repeated movements of the fingers, hands, and wrists.
Mathematical Reasoning25
The ability to choose the right mathematical methods or formulas to solve a problem.
Number Facility25
The ability to add, subtract, multiply, or divide quickly and correctly.
Explosive Strength22
The ability to use short bursts of muscle force to propel oneself (as in jumping or sprinting), or to throw an object.
Glare Sensitivity22
The ability to see objects in the presence of a glare or bright lighting.
Peripheral Vision10
The ability to see objects or movement of objects to one's side when the eyes are looking ahead.
Dynamic Flexibility6
The ability to quickly and repeatedly bend, stretch, twist, or reach out with your body, arms, and/or legs.
Sound Localization6
The ability to tell the direction from which a sound originated.
Spatial Orientation6
The ability to know your location in relation to the environment or to know where other objects are in relation to you.
Night Vision3
The ability to see under low-light conditions.

Work Activities

General types of job behaviors occurring on multiple jobs.

Getting Information81
Observing, receiving, and otherwise obtaining information from all relevant sources.
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events78
Identifying information by categorizing, estimating, recognizing differences or similarities, and detecting changes in circumstances or events.
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public75
Performing for people or dealing directly with the public. This includes serving customers in restaurants and stores, and receiving clients or guests.
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates73
Providing information to supervisors, co-workers, and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e-mail, or in person.
Performing General Physical Activities73
Performing general physical activities includes doing activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling materials.
Handling and Moving Objects72
Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, and moving materials, and manipulating things.
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards69
Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards.
Making Decisions and Solving Problems68
Analyzing information and evaluating results to choose the best solution and solve problems.
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge65
Keeping up-to-date technically and applying new knowledge to your job.
Training and Teaching Others63
Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others.
Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings60
Monitoring and reviewing information from materials, events, or the environment, to detect or assess problems.
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials58
Inspecting equipment, structures, or materials to identify the cause of errors or other problems or defects.

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Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships57
Developing constructive and cooperative working relationships with others, and maintaining them over time.
Coaching and Developing Others56
Identifying the developmental needs of others and coaching, mentoring, or otherwise helping others to improve their knowledge or skills.
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates56
Providing guidance and direction to subordinates, including setting performance standards and monitoring performance.
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others54
Translating or explaining what information means and how it can be used.
Controlling Machines and Processes53
Using either control mechanisms or direct physical activity to operate machines or processes (not including computers or vehicles).
Developing and Building Teams53
Encouraging and building mutual trust, respect, and cooperation among team members.
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others53
Handling complaints, settling disputes, and resolving grievances and conflicts, or otherwise negotiating with others.
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others52
Getting members of a group to work together to accomplish tasks.
Documenting/Recording Information52
Entering, transcribing, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic/magnetic form.
Working with Computers50
Using computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to program, write software, set up functions, enter data, or process information.
Assisting and Caring for Others46
Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other personal care to others such as coworkers, customers, or patients.
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment46
Servicing, repairing, calibrating, regulating, fine-tuning, or testing machines, devices, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of electrical or electronic (not mechanical) principles.
Analyzing Data or Information45
Identifying the underlying principles, reasons, or facts of information by breaking down information or data into separate parts.
Communicating with People Outside the Organization45
Communicating with people outside the organization, representing the organization to customers, the public, government, and other external sources. This information can be exchanged in person, in writing, or by telephone or e-mail.
Judging the Qualities of Objects, Services, or People45
Assessing the value, importance, or quality of things or people.
Processing Information45
Compiling, coding, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data.
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information43
Estimating sizes, distances, and quantities; or determining time, costs, resources, or materials needed to perform a work activity.
Scheduling Work and Activities43
Scheduling events, programs, and activities, as well as the work of others.
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work41
Developing specific goals and plans to prioritize, organize, and accomplish your work.
Providing Consultation and Advice to Others40
Providing guidance and expert advice to management or other groups on technical, systems-, or process-related topics.
Staffing Organizational Units37
Recruiting, interviewing, selecting, hiring, and promoting employees in an organization.
Developing Objectives and Strategies36
Establishing long-range objectives and specifying the strategies and actions to achieve them.
Monitoring and Controlling Resources36
Monitoring and controlling resources and overseeing the spending of money.
Performing Administrative Activities34
Performing day-to-day administrative tasks such as maintaining information files and processing paperwork.
Thinking Creatively32
Developing, designing, or creating new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions.
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment26
Servicing, repairing, adjusting, and testing machines, devices, moving parts, and equipment that operate primarily on the basis of mechanical (not electronic) principles.
Selling or Influencing Others18
Convincing others to buy merchandise/goods or to otherwise change their minds or actions.
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment16
Running, maneuvering, navigating, or driving vehicles or mechanized equipment, such as forklifts, passenger vehicles, aircraft, or watercraft.
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment7
Providing documentation, detailed instructions, drawings, or specifications to tell others about how devices, parts, equipment, or structures are to be fabricated, constructed, assembled, modified, maintained, or used.

Work Styles

Personal characteristics that can affect how well someone performs a job.

Attention to Detail92
A tendency to be detail-oriented, organized, and thorough in completing work.
Dependability88
A tendency to be reliable, responsible, and consistent in meeting work-related obligations.
Cautiousness87
A tendency to be careful, deliberate, and risk-avoidant when making work-related decisions or doing work.
Integrity85
A tendency to be honest and ethical at work.
Self-Control79
A tendency to remain calm and composed and to manage emotions effectively in response to criticism or difficult situations at work.
Stress Tolerance72
A tendency to cope and function effectively in stressful situations at work.
Cooperation51
A tendency to be pleasant, helpful, and willing to assist others at work.
Perseverance47
A tendency to exhibit determination and resolve to perform or complete tasks in the face of difficult circumstances or obstacles at work.
Adaptability42
A tendency to be open to and comfortable with change, new experiences, or ideas at work.
Self-Confidence40
A tendency to believe in one's work-related capabilities and ability to control one's work-related outcomes.
Social Orientation32
A tendency to seek out, enjoy, and be energized by social interaction at work.
Empathy30
A tendency to show concern for others and be sensitive to others' needs and feelings at work.

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Sincerity28
A tendency to be genuine and sincere in interactions with others at work, without concern for personal gain or self-interest.
Achievement Orientation24
A tendency to establish and maintain personally challenging work-related goals, set high work-related standards, and exert high effort toward meeting those goals and standards.
Optimism24
A tendency to exhibit a positive attitude and positive emotions at work, even under difficult circumstances.
Tolerance for Ambiguity24
A tendency to be comfortable with ambiguity and uncertainty at work.
Initiative13
A tendency to be proactive and take on extra responsibilities and tasks that may fall outside of one's required work role.

Interests (RIASEC)

Holland's six occupational interest types (RIASEC) this work tends to attract.

Conventional75
Work involves following procedures and regulations to organize information or data, typically in a business setting. Conventional occupations are often associated with office work, accounting, mathematics/statistics, information technology, finance, or human resources.
Realistic70
Work involves designing, building, or repairing of equipment, materials, or structures, engaging in physical activity, or working outdoors. Realistic occupations are often associated with engineering, mechanics and electronics, construction, woodworking, transportation, machine operation, agriculture, animal services, physical or manual labor, athletics, or protective services.
Enterprising27
Work involves managing, negotiating, marketing, or selling, typically in a business setting, or leading or advising people in political and legal situations. Enterprising occupations are often associated with business initiatives, sales, marketing/advertising, finance, management/administration, professional advising, public speaking, politics, or law.
Social24
Work involves helping, teaching, advising, assisting, or providing service to others. Social occupations are often associated with social, health care, personal service, teaching/education, or religious activities.
Investigative17
Work involves studying and researching non-living objects, living organisms, disease or other forms of impairment, or human behavior. Investigative occupations are often associated with physical, life, medical, or social sciences, and can be found in the fields of humanities, mathematics/statistics, information technology, or health care service.
Artistic0
Work involves creating original visual artwork, performances, written works, food, or music for a variety of media, or applying artistic principles to the design of various objects and materials. Artistic occupations are often associated with visual arts, applied arts and design, performing arts, music, creative writing, media, or culinary art.

Work Context

Physical and social factors that influence the nature of work.

Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
- Every day89%
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
- Every day85%
Dealing With Unpleasant, Angry, or Discourteous People
- Every day74%
- Once a week or more but not every day22%
Work With or Contribute to a Work Group or Team
- Extremely important69%
- Very important23%
Contact With Others
- Constant contact with others77%
Physical Proximity
- Very close (near touching)67%
- Moderately close (at arm's length)19%
- Slightly close (e.g., shared office)11%
Exposed to Sounds, Noise Levels that are Distracting or Uncomfortable
- Every day78%
- Never11%
Face-to-Face Discussions with Individuals and Within Teams
- Every day74%
- Once a week or more but not every day11%
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
- Extremely important56%
- Very important26%
- Important15%
Spend Time Standing
- Continually or almost continually44%
- More than half the time44%
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
- Continually or almost continually52%
- More than half the time26%
- About half the time19%
Deal With External Customers or the Public in General
- Extremely important52%
- Very important30%
- Important11%

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Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
- Continually or almost continually41%
- More than half the time33%
- About half the time19%
Exposed to Contaminants
- Every day56%
- Once a week or more but not every day15%
- Once a month or more but not every week11%
- Once a year or more but not every month15%
Consequence of Error
- Extremely serious52%
- Very serious15%
- Fairly serious19%
E-Mail
- Every day44%
- Once a week or more but not every day30%
- Never15%
Frequency of Decision Making
- Every day48%
- Once a week or more but not every day15%
- Once a month or more but not every week19%
- Never11%
Conflict Situations
- Every day33%
- Once a week or more but not every day22%
- Once a month or more but not every week33%
Exposed to Radiation
- Every day63%
- Once a year or more but not every month11%
- Never22%
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
- Extremely important30%
- Very important37%
- Important11%
- Fairly important19%
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
- Very important results26%
- Important results37%
- Moderate results19%
- Minor results11%
Spend Time Walking or Running
- Continually or almost continually22%
- More than half the time26%
- About half the time30%
- Less than half the time22%
Time Pressure
- Every day52%
- Never30%
Health and Safety of Other Workers
- Very high responsibility15%
- High responsibility33%
- Moderate responsibility22%
- Limited responsibility26%
Spend Time Bending or Twisting Your Body
- Continually or almost continually30%
- More than half the time19%
- About half the time11%
- Less than half the time33%
Duration of Typical Work Week
- More than 40 hours12%
- 40 hours88%
Exposed to Disease or Infections
- Every day41%
- Once a week or more but not every day15%
- Never37%
Exposed to Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting Conditions
- Every day37%
- Once a week or more but not every day15%
- Never33%
Coordinate or Lead Others in Accomplishing Work Activities
- Extremely important19%
- Very important15%
- Important33%
- Fairly important22%
- Not important at all11%
Freedom to Make Decisions
- Some freedom26%
- Limited freedom37%
- Very little freedom19%
- No freedom11%
Telephone Conversations
- Every day26%
- Once a week or more but not every day19%
- Once a month or more but not every week15%
- Never33%
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
- Extremely important23%
- Very important15%
- Important19%
- Fairly important12%
- Not important at all31%
Work Outcomes and Results of Other Workers
- Very high responsibility11%
- High responsibility19%
- Moderate responsibility33%
- Limited responsibility22%
- No responsibility15%
Dealing with Violent or Physically Aggressive People
- Once a week or more but not every day22%
- Once a month or more but not every week26%
- Once a year or more but not every month30%
- Never15%
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
- Every day30%
- Once a week or more but not every day11%
- Once a month or more but not every week11%
- Never41%
Exposed to Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
- Every day11%
- Once a week or more but not every day15%
- Once a month or more but not every week30%
- Once a year or more but not every month19%
- Never26%
Written Letters and Memos
- Every day11%
- Once a week or more but not every day15%
- Once a month or more but not every week22%
- Once a year or more but not every month33%
- Never19%
Degree of Automation
- Highly automated22%
- Moderately automated33%
- Slightly automated30%
- Not at all automated15%
Determine Tasks, Priorities and Goals
- Some freedom15%
- Limited freedom33%
- Very little freedom37%
- No freedom11%
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
- Every day22%
- Once a week or more but not every day11%
- Once a month or more but not every week15%
- Once a year or more but not every month11%
- Never41%
Public Speaking
- Every day33%
- Once a year or more but not every month15%
- Never48%
Exposed to Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
- Every day22%
- Once a month or more but not every week15%
- Once a year or more but not every month15%
- Never41%
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
- Every day26%
- Once a month or more but not every week11%
- Once a year or more but not every month15%
- Never44%
Level of Competition
- Extremely competitive15%
- Moderately competitive22%
- Slightly competitive22%
- Not at all competitive33%
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
- Every day11%
- Once a week or more but not every day15%
- Once a month or more but not every week11%
- Once a year or more but not every month33%
- Never30%
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
- More than half the time11%
- About half the time15%
- Less than half the time48%
- Never19%
Outdoors, Under Cover
- Every day12%
- Once a year or more but not every month19%
- Never54%
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
- More than half the time11%
- About half the time15%
- Less than half the time19%
- Never52%
Spend Time Sitting
- About half the time15%
- Less than half the time67%
- Never19%
Outdoors, Exposed to All Weather Conditions
- Once a month or more but not every week11%
- Once a year or more but not every month15%
- Never59%
Work Schedules
- Irregular (changes with weather conditions, production demands, or contract duration)15%
- Regular (established routine, set schedule)78%
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Operate Enclosed Equipment
- Once a year or more but not every month11%
- Never81%
Exposed to High Places
- Never85%
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
- Less than half the time22%
- Never78%
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
- Once a year or more but not every month19%
- Never81%
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
- Never96%
In an Open Vehicle or Operating Equipment
- Never96%

Typical Education Levels Reported

Education levels O*NET survey respondents in this occupation most often reported having.

High school diploma or equivalent
Some college, no degree
Less than high school diploma

Technology Skills

Specific software and technology tools commonly used on the job.

Electronic mail software
Email software, Microsoft Outlook
Cloud-based data access and sharing software
Slack
Human resources software
Applicant tracking software, Oracle Taleo
Spreadsheet software
Microsoft Excel
Computer based training software
Rapiscan Threat Image Projection
Office suite software
Microsoft Office software
Operating system software
Linux
Word processing software
Microsoft Word
Object or component oriented development software
Oracle Java
Internet browser software
Web browser software

Professional Associations

Organizations related to this occupation, such as industry and licensing bodies.

American Federation of Government Employees

Related Occupations

Occupations that call for similar work and worker requirements.

Detailed Work Activities

More specific, granular versions of the Work Activities above.

Inspect cargo to identify potential hazards.
Communicate situation details to appropriate personnel.
Examine personal documentation to ensure that it is valid.
Search individuals for illegal or dangerous items.
Determine operational procedures.
Locate suspicious objects or vehicles.
Monitor activities of individuals to ensure safety or compliance with rules.
Communicate safety or hazard information to others.
Block physical access to restricted areas.
Patrol properties to maintain safety.
Prevent unauthorized individuals from entering restricted areas.
Request emergency personnel.

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Record information about suspicious objects.
Maintain surveillance of individuals or establishments.
Confiscate prohibited or dangerous items.
Monitor access or flow of people to prevent problems.
Inform the public about policies, services or procedures.
Provide information to the general public.

This page incorporates information from O*NET Web Services by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA).

Based on federal labor and demographic data. Data source & methodology