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Hom many TSA (Transportation Security) officers are there in the USA?

Seems like 10s of thousands so far. What are the qualifications? Education, criminal record, drug tests, physical exams, psychological profiles, etc.? I don't think they make a ton of money, do they? I mean, would you describe their hiring standards and background checks as closer to those of Burger King, UPS, Chase Bank or maybe United Air Lines? I'm speaking of the regular entry level positions.

Seems they hired a whole lot of people in a short time. Any performance reviews? Are they really "trained" and evaluated (pass or fail) or is this primarily for show?

It's hard to fill so many positions with the "Brightest Bulbs On The Tree" for important jobs paying little money. Just wondering...

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  • AJ
    Lv 7
    8 years ago
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    Yes, there are 10s of thousands so far. Qualifications? High school education or GED level and the hiring standards for entry level positions are closer to those of Disney World.

    Prior to starting they receive a 3-6 months training and trainings continue on the job as well. No performance review but there are quite a lot of complaints of their security and people skills. One touched my thing while he was frisking me.....on the inside of my knee....and I didn't like that very much.

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