Originally Posted by
MichaelKade
Where do they come from? Are they promoted from within? Hired from without? any formal background beyond the training TSA gives? Any references?
A search in previous threads seems to indicate they are standard-uniformed BDOs. Are there also undercover BDOs? How does this work?
They are "experts" and "masters" -- just ask them...
Archived USAJobs vacancy announcement for a "Master SPOTNik"
KEY REQUIREMENTS
You must possess U.S. Citizenship or be a U.S. National.
You must have reached the minimum age (18) at the time of application.
You must be able to obtain a Secret Clearance.
You must pass Drug and Alcohol Screening, subject to random drug tests.
See Conditions of Employment in the "Other Information" section.
Interesting in that there are NO educational requirements, not even a GED. Given those key requirements, here is your competition for a SPOTNik job:
