Airport Security Screener

Airport Security Screener Job Description & Salary Information

Job Duties
Ever since 2001, airport security has been extremely important. More and more people are hired every day to make the airways safe to travel. One of the many places where security has been increased is in scanning luggage and passengers as well as guarding individual checkpoints.

Airport security screeners manage security checkpoints within an airport and scan carry-on luggage and travelers to ensure safety for all staff and passengers. Security workers are required to use hand scanners and x-ray machines and typically work in groups of two or three screeners.

Security screeners are incapable of arresting offenders and must be able to coordinate with the proper authorities within the airport. Airport screeners may be required to file incidence reports.

Job Qualifications
This entry level position requires only a high school diploma. All training is provided on the job, but entry level applicants may be required to complete a 12 hour training course prior to beginning work. Applicants must be at least 18 years old and good customer service skills help when dealing with irate passengers. Airports usually contract out their checkpoint security. As such, applications can usually be found at the individual checkpoints.

Salary & Compensation

Depending on the airport, an entry-level security screener may start out earning wages from $10.00 to $14.00 per hour. The average pay for a security screener ranges from $33,000 to $36,000 a year. Senior security screeners may earn upwards of $38,000 annually. Qualified airport security screeners earn job benefits, like healthcare coverage, 401(k) plans, and paid time off.

Who’s Hiring?

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