Originally Posted by AgtMulder
TSAMGR, or others, what qualifications are needed for these contractors? (I know they are not TSA employees). Do they generally need to pass a basic reading exam?
Breathing is usually important and that's about it.
The airlines/airport contracts with a security company so the lowest bidder is usually what you get. At one of my airports the company just changed and one of their supervisor's last job was selling furniture. Like I said the qualification is being able to breath.
This is why you may be checked numerous times going through the checkpoint. Catching a selectee who may not have been properly screened while they are still at the checkpoint is better for all passengers.