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Airport Security Screener *Part Time*

Rochester, NY ยท On-site

$27.17/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Join VMD Corp (VMD), an Xcelerate Solutions company, a recognized leader in transportation security since 2002, providing advanced screening solutions that leverage the latest technology to protect ...

Airport Security Screener *Part Time*

Sanford, FL ยท On-site

$19.33/hr

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  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Join VMD Corp (VMD), an Xcelerate Solutions company, a recognized leader in transportation security since 2002, providing advanced screening solutions that leverage the latest technology to protect ...

Airport Security Screener

Kansas City, MO ยท On-site

$27.42/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

... transportation security since 2002, providing advanced screening solutions that leverage the latest technology to protect travelers and safeguard the nation's critical air infrastructure. What you ...

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How much do transportation security screener jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 18, 2026, the average hourly pay for transportation security screener in the United States is $20.34, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.35 and $24.52 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a transportation security screener?

Transportation Security Screeners are professionals responsible for ensuring the safety and security of passengers, baggage, and cargo at airports and other transportation hubs. They use specialized equipment such as X-ray machines, metal detectors, and explosive trace detection devices to screen people and items for prohibited or dangerous materials. Employed primarily by the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), screeners also conduct manual searches and enforce security protocols to prevent security threats. Their work is crucial for maintaining the safety of public transportation systems and complying with federal regulations.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a transportation security screener?

To thrive as a Transportation Security Screener, you need strong attention to detail, physical stamina, and a high school diploma or equivalent, often accompanied by passing a rigorous background check. Familiarity with X-ray machines, explosive trace detection equipment, and other security screening technologies is essential. Exceptional communication, situational awareness, and customer service skills help in managing passenger interactions and diffusing tense situations. These abilities are crucial for maintaining safety, efficiency, and compliance with federal security regulations in transportation environments.

What are some common challenges transportation security screeners face on the job, and how are they addressed?

Transportation Security Screeners often encounter challenges such as handling high passenger volumes during peak travel times and effectively identifying prohibited items while under time pressure. Staying alert and maintaining attention to detail is critical, as is communicating clearly with travelers to ensure compliance with security procedures. To address these challenges, screeners receive ongoing training, participate in team briefings, and use established protocols to manage stress and workload. Support from supervisors and collaboration with law enforcement further help screeners maintain a secure and efficient screening environment.

What states have the most Transportation Security Screener jobs?

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Infographic showing various Transportation Security Screener job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 87% Full Time, 11% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 93% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 5% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $42,299 per year, or $20.3 per hour.

Airport Security Screener *Part Time*

VMD Corp

Rochester, NY โ€ข On-site

$27.17/hr

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Job description

Airport Security Screener Position

Position at VMD Corp New Hire Classes Start Every Month โ€“ Apply Today to Secure Your Spot! Join VMD Corp (VMD), an Xcelerate Solutions company, a recognized leader in transportation security since 2002, providing advanced screening solutions that leverage the latest technology to protect travelers and safeguard the nation's critical air infrastructure.

What you will do:

  • Grow in a fulfilling career as an Airport Security Screener at the Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC) working alongside a team of aviation security professionals.
  • You will use your outstanding customer service and critical-thinking skills while ensuring passenger safety by identifying dangerous objects in baggage, cargo, and/or on the passengers themselves, and preventing those objects from being transported aboard the aircraft.

Responsibilities and skills specific to this role include, but are not limited to:

  • Passenger and Baggage screening using various electronic imaging and screening equipment
  • Perform critical safety tasks such as conducting pat-down searches, operating x-ray machines and hand-held wands
  • Courteously communicate and interact with travelers, providing directions and responding to inquiries calmly.
  • Lifting objects weighing up to 50 pounds or assisting others in lifting
  • Ability to stand and remain standing for periods of up to three hours
  • Possess proficiency in English (reading, writing, speaking, and listening)
  • Ability to successfully complete required classroom and on-the-job training and certification exams

Work Schedule:

  • Ability to work any day, Monday โ€“ Sunday, and any shift between 12:00 AM and 11:59 PM

What you will need:

  • Be a U.S. Citizen or U.S. National
  • Be at least 18 years of age
  • Have a High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED)
  • Pass a computerized assessment (pattern recognition and 2D/3D spatial reasoning)
  • Pass and maintain required medical evaluations, including vision, hearing, and joint mobility
  • Pass pre-employment drug screening and remain compliant throughout employment.
  • Must meet eligibility requirements for a TSA Public Trust, including successful completion of post-offer background, criminal, and financial checks.
  • Minimum Clearance to Start: Public Trust

What we offer: Competitive Compensation

  • Hourly Wage: $19.46 per hour with a total compensation of $27.17 to include wages, benefits and a retirement plan.

Training:

  • No prior experience is necessary.
  • Receive on-the-job training to become a certified officer.

Benefits for you and your family:

  • Medical | Dental | Vision
  • 401K
  • Vacation Leave | Sick Leave
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Voluntary Life/AD&D
  • Employer Paid Long | Short Term Disability
  • Education & Professional Development Reimbursement
  • Employee Referral Bonuses
  • Paid Training
  • Service Awards

Travel and Telecommuting:

  • Telecommute Option: Not Available โ€“ This is an onsite position
  • Relocation: Relocation is not provided.

Working with VMD: VMD Corp, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Xcelerate Solutions, is part of the nation's critical air travel infrastructure. Our Transportation Security Services team helps protect travelers at home and abroad, providing security services at multiple airports across the United States. As a trusted partner to the Department of Defense, Department of Homeland Security, numerous law enforcement and civilian agencies, and the Intelligence Community, VMD and Xcelerate Solutions' customers are directly responsible for the security and safety of the United States. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement Xcelerate Solutions and its subsidiaries are Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employers. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, age, equal pay, disability, veteran status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or expression of another protected characteristic. As part of this commitment to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals, Xcelerate provides reasonable accommodations if needed because of an applicant's or an employee's disability. Xcelerate Solutions maintains a drug-free workplace.