Screener

Responsibilities

Baggage Screening and Threat Detection:

Attend all the regulatory trainings and clear trainings as per the regulatory attempts

Operate X-BIS equipment for image analysis to detect Dangerous Goods, Prohibited Articles, Weapons, or Ammunition in check-in baggage as per Avsec circulars/ orders /guidelines and SOPs.

Perform physical inspections and ETD tests for baggage flagged during X-ray screening.

Maintain a high standard of TIP (Threat Image Projection) scores to reflect strong image interpretation capabilities.

Compliance With Aviation Security Directives

Follow BCAS and DGCA guidelines to ensure strict compliance during baggage handling and inspection tasks.

Record and document all findings and operations to meet audit and inspection requirements.

Equipment Maintenance And Pre-Operational Checks

Conduct routine pre-operational checks of X-BIS, ETD, CT-EDS other security equipment to confirm their readiness and functionality.

Report equipment malfunctions or downtime and assist in maintaining operational registers.

Stakeholder Interaction And Coordination

Work collaboratively with CISF and Airlines staff during physical baggage inspections or suspicious item resolutions.

Provide timely updates to supervisors about ongoing operations or issues that may require intervention.

Time Management And Efficiency

Ensure baggage screening and inspection are completed within strict timelines to avoid operational delays.

Balance thoroughness and speed to maintain operational flow without compromising safety.

Workplace Conduct And Decorum

Maintain professionalism and discipline at all times, contributing positively to the team environment.

Uphold organizational standards in workplace behavior, ensuring compliance with company policies.

Key Stakeholders - Internal

CSO

Lead Avsec Audit & Compliance

Pass Section

Lead - ILHBS/ Duty Manager - ILHBS/ Sr Screener

Terminal Operations

IT

HR Department

Compliance and Regulatory Teams

Other Airport Departments (e.g., Operations, Customer Service)

Key Stakeholders - External

Transportation Security Administration (TSA)

Aircraft Operator

Airport Authorities

Passengers

ASG

BCAS

Local Police

Service Providers

Law Enforcement Agencies

Regulatory Bodies

Industry Associations

Qualifications

Educational Qualifications:

High school diploma or equivalent.

Bachelor's or equivalent degree

Certifications: TSA certification required; Desirable to have cleared AVSEC basic course by BCAS, standalone / Inline Screeners certification by BCAS, DGR CAT 12 certification by DGCA Approved training center

NCC – C or B Certificate Holder will be preferred

Work Experience

Freshers or 1-2 years of experience in security screening or a related field, preferably within an airport setting.

Experience operating screening equipment and familiarity with security protocols.

Physical Qualification

Visual accuracy - Eyesight shall be equal or better than 20/60 in both eyes without glasses /

lenses or equal or better that 20 / 20 in one eye and 20 / 30 in the other when using glasses

or contact lenses. Adequate color perception shall be required.

Hearing – Hearing loss in each ear should be less than 30 dB when tested by audio graph for

frequencies below 2000 Hz.

Speech – There shall be clear ability to communicate orally efficiently and effectively.

Movement-of-crisis communication necessitates that screening personnel be free from any

pronounced speed impediment.

Sense of smell – Security personnel shall have the ability to sense Oduor

Deportment & Appearance - Security personnel must demonstrate a high standard of civility,

deportment, appearance and sobriety as well as offer the public all appropriate courtesies.