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Transportation Security Screeners
Protective Service · SOC 33-9093
0.0% AI Exposure — Low
$66,770
Median Annual Salary
Average
O*NET Outlook
4,700
Proj. Annual Openings
50,290
Employment (OEWS 2025)
100/100
AI Resiliency Score
AI exposure from the Anthropic Economic Index (2025); salary from BLS; skills from O*NET. See /sources.
AI Exposure Analysis
AI Exposure0.0%
AI Resiliency100/100
Exposure BandLow
Sector Avg. Exposure1.2%
Top Skills
1.Speaking
2.Monitoring
3.Active Listening
4.Critical Thinking
5.Social Perceptiveness
O*NET occupation profile
What this work involves
Conduct screening of passengers, baggage, or cargo to ensure compliance with Transportation Security Administration (TSA) regulations. May operate basic security equipment such as x-ray machines and hand wands at screening checkpoints.
Common titles: Security Screener, Transportation Security Officer (TSO)
Representative Tasks
- •Inspect carry-on items, using x-ray viewing equipment, to determine whether items contain objects that warrant further investigation.
- •Search carry-on or checked baggage by hand when it is suspected to contain prohibited items such as weapons.
- •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.
- •Test baggage for any explosive materials, using equipment such as explosive detection machines or chemical swab systems.
- •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.
Detailed Work Activities
- •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.
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Employment Projections & AI Exposure
15
Occupations Shown
1.7%
Avg AI Exposure
3
Bright Outlook
Sector Comparison
| Metric | This Career | Sector Average |
|---|---|---|
| AI Exposure | 0.0% | 1.2% |
| Outlook | Average | 19% Bright |
| Median Salary | $66,770 | N/A |
| AI Resiliency | 100/100 | N/A |