§ OCCUPATION · GLOBAL STANDARDS

airport security officer

Airport security officers interact with passengers to ensure smooth transition between areas of the airport, compliant with safety regulations.

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Description

Airport security officers interact with passengers to ensure smooth transition between areas of the airport, compliant with safety regulations. They perform searches of passengers, their ID and baggage in order to ensure safety and to prevent illegal activity.

Theoretical Knowledge

ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required

airport safety regulations illegal substances

OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit

investigation research methods legal use-of-force

Practical Skills

ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences

report airport security incidents identify airport safety hazards conduct airport safety inspections conduct frisk use X-ray machines check travel documentation respond to enquiries perform body searches ensure compliance with airport security measures identify security threats check official documents apply airport standards and regulations conduct airport security screening perform security checks

Data Source: Unified Global Standards (ISCED, ISCO, O*NET, ESCO)