Aviation Security Officer

Aviation Security Officer

As an Aviation Security Officer (ASO) in the United States, your role will involve a range of duties aimed at ensuring the safety and security of aviation within major airports.

Being an ASO requires dedication, responsibility, and a commitment to maintaining safety and security at the airports.

To fulfill these responsibilities, ASOs are expected to perform the following tasks:

- Conduct passenger and carry-on baggage screening
- Perform screening of checked-in baggage
- Conduct screening of airport workers
- Carry out airport and aircraft searches
- Perform airside driving and escorts
- Carry out any other tasks as required

The work of Aviation Security Officers is subject to variability based on factors such as flight schedules, flight delays, weather conditions, and passenger volume. Shift work and non-standard shifts are common, which may include working on weekends, holidays, and during nighttime hours.