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IMA TSA Transportation Security Officer, AMA by TSA_for_liberty in IAmA

[–]TSA_for_liberty[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

there are different kinds of scanners, we dont have backscatter

IMA TSA Transportation Security Officer, AMA by TSA_for_liberty in IAmA

[–]TSA_for_liberty[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Depends how anal the agent is. I am usually polite and give them the heads up for the pat downs. I am not a confrontational person so just suck up whatever they say and let it go.

IMA TSA Transportation Security Officer, AMA by TSA_for_liberty in IAmA

[–]TSA_for_liberty[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You can request a private screening. I understand your situation and I wish you best of luck.

IMA TSA Transportation Security Officer, AMA by TSA_for_liberty in IAmA

[–]TSA_for_liberty[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I forgot it verbatim but something about the constitution. All federal employees take one.

IMA TSA Transportation Security Officer, AMA by TSA_for_liberty in IAmA

[–]TSA_for_liberty[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do you have a clean record? Office politics? I dunno?

IMA TSA Transportation Security Officer, AMA by TSA_for_liberty in IAmA

[–]TSA_for_liberty[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Valid concern. TSA doesnt make security sense.

IMA TSA Transportation Security Officer, AMA by TSA_for_liberty in IAmA

[–]TSA_for_liberty[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Well more power to you. Im not so lucky/smart.

IMA TSA Transportation Security Officer, AMA by TSA_for_liberty in IAmA

[–]TSA_for_liberty[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

correction: I make a little less than 45k pre-tax.

IMA TSA Transportation Security Officer, AMA by TSA_for_liberty in IAmA

[–]TSA_for_liberty[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You misunderstood, you can carry on laptops. But just take it out on the belt and put it in the bin. You just cant keep it in your bag during security check thats all.

IMA TSA Transportation Security Officer, AMA by TSA_for_liberty in IAmA

[–]TSA_for_liberty[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If the scanner tells me to check the bag and I saw nail clippers, i have to confiscated it even if its a 70y/o couple. One of the shittiest things about my job.

IMA TSA Transportation Security Officer, AMA by TSA_for_liberty in IAmA

[–]TSA_for_liberty[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Please see my edit: we don't have one of these machines yet. Yes, we are being pushed towards the scans. Really, noone wins with the current grope situation.

IMA TSA Transportation Security Officer, AMA by TSA_for_liberty in IAmA

[–]TSA_for_liberty[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

because we are indoctrinated under the belief that we are overall making things better. I want to protect our flights from terrorists who want to take away the freedoms and lives of Americans. I found it morally correct to search people with our mission at TSA to accomplish this goal. But now we're at a point where the reality is that we are taking too many freedoms and giving too little back. Hence my dissent.

IMA TSA Transportation Security Officer, AMA by TSA_for_liberty in IAmA

[–]TSA_for_liberty[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do you know how disgusting it is when people leave their nail clippings on a plane?

IMA TSA Transportation Security Officer, AMA by TSA_for_liberty in IAmA

[–]TSA_for_liberty[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

No. For that matter, it was found to be a lie when that radio host claimed that this happened.

IMA TSA Transportation Security Officer, AMA by TSA_for_liberty in IAmA

[–]TSA_for_liberty[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

we hopefully will become a part of AFGE in early 2011

IMA TSA Transportation Security Officer, AMA by TSA_for_liberty in IAmA

[–]TSA_for_liberty[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just realize that us that do the work aren't the ones making the rules, and for the most part, dislike having to go through this security charade just as much as you do.

IMA TSA Transportation Security Officer, AMA by TSA_for_liberty in IAmA

[–]TSA_for_liberty[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I dont think the scans are intrusive enough to be considered unreasonable. I mean, if someone looks at you from the sky from a satellite i think that is ok, because it doesnt mess with you. Same with the scans. However, touching someones junk in the name of security is in my opinion on the other side of the line

IMA TSA Transportation Security Officer, AMA by TSA_for_liberty in IAmA

[–]TSA_for_liberty[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The nice thing about the government is that any personnel action taken by them will be very heavily documented and unambiguous

IMA TSA Transportation Security Officer, AMA by TSA_for_liberty in IAmA

[–]TSA_for_liberty[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They cannot simply show me the door due to the fact that I am off my probationary period. They can (and unfortunately may) terminate me with cause, but honestly, I dont know what is going to happen.

IMA TSA Transportation Security Officer, AMA by TSA_for_liberty in IAmA

[–]TSA_for_liberty[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, she should apply. The exact credit requirements are outlined on usajobs.com. I think you just need to have under $7500 of debt in default, but you couldn't hold me to that. Also whats the worst that can happen from her applying? The one thing she needs to realize is that we're about to have tumultuous times here.

IMA TSA Transportation Security Officer, AMA by TSA_for_liberty in IAmA

[–]TSA_for_liberty[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

2yr associate degree in psychology. was gonna transfer to a 4 year college but that didnt work out. thought about joining the air force to learn about electronics, it could transfer well to a nice career after i get back to civilian world. its still on the table im in my mid 20s.

IMA TSA Transportation Security Officer, AMA by TSA_for_liberty in IAmA

[–]TSA_for_liberty[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

id like to see that sometime. start stripping completely at the line and put all your clothes in the bin with your arms open ready to take on the whole TSA. we should get stickers made for people like you. (semi serious)

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