Transportation Security Screeners

Protective Service

AI exposure

Data source: BLSPublished: 2026-08
Moderate· relative
LowFour relative bandsVery high
Group-level value
Scale, basis and source
Four relative bands (Low / Moderate / High / Very high)
831 detailed occupations in the BLS Employment Projections table. Assigned per National Employment Matrix (NEM) code, so occupations sharing a NEM code carry the same band
Source dataset (XLSX download)
Data source: AnthropicPublished: 2026-03
0.000
0.000Range of values carried here0.745
Scale, basis and source
Observed exposure index, 0–1 as published
Mapped onto O*NET tasks
Source dataset
Data source: ILOPublished: 2025
0.20
0.09Range of values carried here0.70
Group-level value
Scale, basis and source
Generative AI exposure index, 0–1 as published
ISCO-08 unit group — every occupation sharing the code gets this value
Computed by this site, not published by the ILO: of the 1,012 occupations this site links to the ILO dataset, 86% score at or above this value.
Source dataset

What kind of figure this source publishes

The BLS category is a relative rank, not an absolute level, and it is not a first-hand measurement: it groups an occupation's percentile ranks across several published studies into four bands. It is not an employment or wage forecast, not a probability of adoption, and it does not separate automation from augmentation.

Task-level exposure

Exposed tasks only

Values in this tab are predicted labels, not observations. Eloundou et al. (2023) published two rating regimes — human raters and GPT-4 — and the β shown here is derived from the GPT-4 rater basis alone; the same task can take a different value under the other regime. The unit and the meaning differ from the observed shares (%) in the other tabs, so do not place them on the same axis.

Task	βE1 + 0.5 × E2
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. O*NET Task ID 15332	0.5
Contact leads or supervisors to discuss objects of concern that are not on prohibited object lists. O*NET Task ID 15335	0.5
Decide whether baggage that triggers alarms should be searched or should be allowed to pass through. O*NET Task ID 15337	0.5
Inform other screeners when baggage should not be opened because it might contain explosives. O*NET Task ID 15339	0.5
Inspect carry-on items, using x-ray viewing equipment, to determine whether items contain objects that warrant further investigation. O*NET Task ID 15341	0.5
Inspect checked baggage for signs of tampering. O*NET Task ID 15342	0.5
Locate suspicious bags pictured in printouts sent from remote monitoring areas, and set these bags aside for inspection. O*NET Task ID 15343	0.5
Monitor passenger flow through screening checkpoints to ensure order and efficiency. O*NET Task ID 15344	0.5
Record information about any baggage that sets off alarms in monitoring equipment. O*NET Task ID 15347	0.5
Test baggage for any explosive materials, using equipment such as explosive detection machines or chemical swab systems. O*NET Task ID 15350	0.5
View images of checked bags and cargo, using remote screening equipment, and alert baggage screeners or handlers to any possible problems. O*NET Task ID 15351	0.5
Watch for potentially dangerous persons whose pictures are posted at checkpoints. O*NET Task ID 15352	0.5
Patrol work areas to detect any suspicious items. O*NET Task ID 15355	0.5
Provide directions and respond to passenger inquiries. O*NET Task ID 15356	0.5
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Ask passengers to remove shoes and divest themselves of metal objects prior to walking through metal detectors. O*NET Task ID 15331	0.0
Close entry areas following security breaches or reopen areas after receiving notification that the airport is secure. O*NET Task ID 15333	0.0
Confiscate dangerous items and hazardous materials found in opened bags and turn them over to airlines for disposal. O*NET Task ID 15334	0.0
Contact police directly in cases of urgent security issues, using phones or two-way radios. O*NET Task ID 15336	0.0
Direct passengers to areas where they can pick up their baggage after screening is complete. O*NET Task ID 15338	0.0
Inform passengers of how to mail prohibited items to themselves, or confiscate these items. O*NET Task ID 15340	0.0
Notify supervisors or other appropriate personnel when security breaches occur. O*NET Task ID 15345	0.0
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. O*NET Task ID 15346	0.0
Search carry-on or checked baggage by hand when it is suspected to contain prohibited items such as weapons. O*NET Task ID 15348	0.0
Send checked baggage through automated screening machines, and set bags aside for searching or rescreening as indicated by equipment. O*NET Task ID 15349	0.0
Challenge suspicious people, requesting their badges and asking what their business is in a particular areas. O*NET Task ID 15353	0.0
Follow those who breach security until police or other security personnel arrive to apprehend them. O*NET Task ID 15354	0.0

β = E1 + 0.5 × E2 · E1 = tasks where direct LLM access alone cuts time by at least 50%, E2 = tasks where software built on top of an LLM cuts time by at least 50%. Values take only 0 / 0.5 / 1.0.

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Occupation information

ILO

ESCO occupational vocabulary

security guardESCO 5414.1
Security guards observe, detect irregularities and protect people, buildings and assets. They maintain security at all times by patrolling designated property areas, controlling access at entrances, watching alarm and video recording systems, asking suspicious individuals for identification and reporting infractions and law breaching activities.
security guard supervisorESCO 5414.1.10
Security guard supervisors monitor and oversee the activities of guards who protect properties from vandalism acts and theft. They assign areas to be patrolled by guards on a regular basis, transfer the individual caught trespassing to police custody and develop safety plans and drills for the buildings and employees under their supervision.
door supervisorESCO 5414.1.5
Door supervisors ensure that the people entering public places such as bars, restaurants and concert venues are suitable and that they do not represent potential problems. They enforce legal regulations by checking individuals' legal age to enter a bar, manage crowds and emergencies, monitor dress codes and handle aggressive and abusive behaviours.
gate guardESCO 5414.1.6
Gate guards control the access and exit to buildings, warehouses or other type of property to prevent unauthorized presence and unwanted incidents. They prevent and identify theft of corporate property, investigate suspicious activities and write reports. Gate guards may assist employees or visitors with requests or indications. They use handheld radio stations to communicate and operate alarm systems and computers.
security alarm investigatorESCO 5414.1.8
Security alarm investigators respond to burglar alarm signals and investigate disturbances identified by the alarm system on the clients' premises. They monitor security alarms and other surveillance devices and contact police in cases of trespassing.
airport security officerESCO 5414.1.1
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.
security consultantESCO 5414.1.9
Security consultants provide security services to clients and individuals that help them preventing, planning and mitigating threats such as terrorism, espionage, theft, and violence to their organisation, including the buildings, operations, and employees. The services they provide depend on their clients' security needs and requirements and may include services such as threat analysis, security risk management, security programme development.
hospitality establishment security officerESCO 5414.1.7
Hospitality establishment security officers are in charge of managing the overall process and implementation of hospitality facility security in terms of both safety of belongings, personal safety and building security.
bodyguardESCO 5414.1.3
Bodyguards offer protection to their clients against injury, attacks and harassment. They accompany individuals such as politicians and actors to various events and gatherings. Bodyguards observe the surrounding environment, anticipate threats and respond to security emergencies. They may carry and use guns.
armoured car guardESCO 5414.1.2
Armoured car guards ensure the safe transportation of valuable items such as money between locations like stores and banks. They load and unload the vehicle, handle the documentation of the transfer, deliver the items to the correct location and respond quickly to robberies, according to the security protocol in place. They may also handle guns and drive the armoured car.

Source: European Commission, DG EMPL — ESCO API 2026-08-08 (bridge v1.2.1)

License: CC BY 4.0 (EU Reuse Notice)

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시설 및 특수 경비원KNOW K000001150
Job outlook: 증가(13%) 현상유지(50%) 감소(36%)
Wages (10,000 KRW): lower(25%) 3.0K average(50%) 3.75K upper(25%) 4.425K
minacross 461 KNOW occupationsmax
Job satisfaction: 59.4
minacross 461 KNOW occupationsmax
Details
Duties
- -보안감지기기의 경보(도둑의 침입, 화재, 가스누출, 보안기기의 사용미숙, 자체고장 신호 등)을 받은 보안관제원의 대처지시에 따라 현장에 출동한다.
- -보안이상 상황을 파악하고 사고확대방지, 재발방지, 원상복구 등의 조치를 취한다.
- -보안경보를 해제하고 조치 결과를 관제실에 보고한다.
- -보안대상의 내·외부를 점검하여 안전을 확인하고 도난, 화재 등에 의한 피해를 예방한다.
- -관할지역을 정기적으로 순찰하고, 보안감지기기의 작동상태를 점검하여 이상 유무를 기록한다.
- -설치된 보안감지기기의 작동 및 운영방법을 고객에게 설명하기도 한다.
See details on KNOW (Korea Employment Information Service) (external site)
Work abilities
공간지각력(96) · 반응시간과 속도(94) · 신체적 강인성(87) · 유연성 및 균형(84) · 청력(68)
Knowledge
안전과 보안(78) · 통신(56) · 교육 및 훈련(52) · 운송(51) · 의료(49)
Work environment
걷거나 뛰기(98) · 균형을 유지하기(90) · 서서 근무(89) · 실외 근무(85) · 위험한 상태 노출(79)
Related occupations
청원경찰 · 경호원
청원경찰KNOW K000001212
Job outlook: 증가(3%) 현상유지(60%) 감소(37%)
Wages (10,000 KRW): lower(25%) 3.3K average(50%) 4.0K upper(25%) 4.65K
minacross 461 KNOW occupationsmax
Job satisfaction: 63
minacross 461 KNOW occupationsmax
Details
Duties
- -국가기관, 공공기관 및 주요 시설물 또는 사업장의 기관장이나 경영자가 소요 경비를 부담할 것을 조건으로 경찰의 배치를 신청하는 경우에 사업체에 배치되어 시설을 보호 및 사업장 경비를 담당한다.
- -근무지의 시건장치에 대한 관리 및 기록을 한다.
- -근무지의 보안업무를 담당하고 일일 보안사항을 보고한다.
- -보안업무 관련 기관 및 업체(경찰서, 보안업체)와의 연락과 신고를 담당한다.
- -거동이 수상한 사람을 주시하고 이상한 행동을 할 경우 제재한다.
- -노약자를 보호하고 주변기기 사용법을 안내한다.
- -거액의 현금 수송 시 차량에 동승한다.
- -고객에게 각종 범죄 예방법에 대해 알려준다.
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Work abilities
유연성 및 균형(95) · 청력(87) · 신체적 강인성(84) · 행동조정(79) · 움직임 통제(79)
Knowledge
안전과 보안(86) · 심리(75) · 법(69) · 교육 및 훈련(67) · 사회와 인류(66)
Work environment
사람들과 직접 접촉(84) · 서서 근무(83) · 외부 고객 대하기(80) · 다른 사람과의 접촉(79) · 실내 근무(67)
Related occupations
시설 및 특수 경비원 · 경호원
경호원KNOW K000007549
Job outlook: 증가(16%) 현상유지(60%) 감소(23%)
Wages (10,000 KRW): lower(25%) 3.2K average(50%) 3.5K upper(25%) 4.35K
minacross 461 KNOW occupationsmax
Job satisfaction: 67.7
minacross 461 KNOW occupationsmax
Details
Duties
- -경호행정계획, 지휘작전계획, 정보수집계획, 보안수립계획, 인원장비운용계획, 수행경호계획, 경호경비수립계획, 인질·납치협상계획, 경호운전계획, 경호컨설팅, 경호조사 등 경호기획을 수립한다.
- -인적·물적 위해요소, 위해유형 및 유해수준 등을 확인한다.
- -위해시설을 확인하고 유해물질, 유해인물, 유해환경지형, 범죄성 여부 등을 확인하는 등 경호조사를 한다.
- -경호관계법 등을 적용하여 유관기관에 협조를 구하거나 고객과의 상담, 계약체결, 경호원선발, 직무교육실시, 현장 배치 등 경호행정에 관한 업무를 처리한다.
- -수행경호, 의전비서 등 경호업무를 수행한다.
- -국가 및 민간의 주요시설, 기계, 물품 등을 경호하고 경비한다.
- -주차유도관리, 출동순찰경비, 교도경비 등 경호경비를 한다.
- -통신장비, 감지·탐지장비, 방호장비, 호송·수송장비, 호신장비 등을 배치·지급하며 회수한다.
- -방어운전, 긴급피난운전, 미행추적 이탈운전 등을 한다.
- -인질석방, 납치석방, 공갈협박 위해 감소 및 손실 축소 등에 대해 협상한다.
- -인원, 시설, 문서, 정보통신, 산업정보 등의 경호보안 업무를 한다.
- -안전진단, 취약요소에 대한 대응기술 자문 등 경호에 대해 자문한다.
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Work abilities
반응시간과 속도(100) · 신체적 강인성(96) · 청력(87) · 시력(86) · 움직임 통제(85)
Knowledge
안전과 보안(84) · 고객서비스(71) · 통신(67) · 운송(63) · 심리(58)
Work environment
걷거나 뛰기(100) · 실수의 심각성(97) · 건강 및 안전에 대한 책임(94) · 이미지/평판/재정에 미치는 강도(90) · 결과에 대한 책임(88)
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The KNOW occupations and KECO codes listed here were linked to this page's occupation by this site; this is not a correspondence defined by the Korea Employment Information Service or the Ministry of Employment and Labor.

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Task-level exposure

Occupation information

ILO occupational description

ESCO occupational vocabulary