Hand Luggage Inspector Business & Administration Technicians
SaveWhat Does a Hand Luggage Inspector Do?
Hand luggage inspectors check individuals' luggage to detect potential threatening objects. They comply with public safety regulations and company's procedure.
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Check Methods
Procedures used for investigative purposes such as surveillance by physical and electronic means, interrogations of witnesses, collection of objects and data for assessment and analysis and physical and electronic research for collecting data.
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Skills You Need to Become a Hand Luggage Inspector
Essential Skills
Essential Skills
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EssentialCheck Methods knowledge
Procedures used for investigative purposes such as surveillance by physical and electronic means, interrogations of witnesses, collection of objects and data for assessment and analysis and physical and electronic research …
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EssentialIllegal Substances knowledge
The forbidden substances which cannot be transported from one area to another, or carried by an individual, as well as their nature and how to handle them.
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EssentialSecurity Threats knowledge
Types of threats to public and private security such as unauthorised entry, aggressive behaviour, molestation, robbery, theft, assault, kidnapping, murder and public demonstration.
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EssentialApply Company Policies skill
Apply the principles and rules that govern the activities and processes of an organisation.
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EssentialComply With Legal Regulations skill
Ensure you are properly informed of the legal regulations that govern a specific activity and adhere to its rules, policies and laws.
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EssentialDetain Offenders skill
Keep back offenders and trespassers in a certain area.
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EssentialEnsure Public Safety And Security skill
Implement the relevant procedures, strategies and use the proper equipment to promote local or national security activities for the protection of data, people, institutions, and property.
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EssentialIdentify Security Threats skill
Identify security threats during investigations, inspections, or patrols, and perform the necessary actions to minimise or neutralise the threat.
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EssentialIdentify Terrorism Threats skill
Identify the possibility of terrorism activities posing threats and danger in a specific area by monitoring activities of potentially dangerous groups of people, assessing risks in different areas, and gathering …
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EssentialLiaise With Local Authorities skill
Maintain the liaison and exchange of information with regional or local authorities.
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EssentialLiaise With Security Authorities skill
Respond quickly to security incidents and violations by calling the police and keep in touch with other relevant parties involved in the potential prosecution of the offender.
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EssentialPractice Vigilance skill
Practice vigilance during patrol or other surveillance activities in order to ensure safety and security, to look out for suspicious behaviour or other alarming changes in patterns or activities, and …
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EssentialStay Alert skill
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EssentialUse Different Communication Channels skill
Make use of various types of communication channels such as verbal, handwritten, digital and telephonic communication with the purpose of constructing and sharing ideas or information.
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EssentialPerform Security Checks skill
Monitor and check individuals' bags or personal items in order to make sure the individuals present no threats and that their behaviour is legally compliant.
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Optional Skills (5 of 19 displayed)
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OptionalCommon Aviation Safety Regulations knowledge
The body of legislation and regulations that apply to the field of civil aviation at regional, national, European and International levels. Understand that regulations aimed at protecting citizens at all …
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OptionalSurveillance Methods knowledge
Surveillance methods used in the gathering of information and intelligence for investigation purposes.
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OptionalAssist Police Investigations skill
Assist in police investigations by providing them with specialised information as a professional involved in the case, or by providing witness accounts, in order to ensure the police have all …
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OptionalComply With The Principles Of Self-defence skill
Observe the principles according to which a person should only use so much force as is required to repel an attack. The use of deadly force is limited to situations …
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OptionalDeal With Aggressive Behaviour skill
Respond promptly to adverse behaviour in a professional manner by taking appropriate and legal action to prevent further aggressiveness, such as verbal warning, lawful removal from the premises or apprehension …
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OptionalHandle Conflicts skill
Mediate in conflicts and tense situations by acting between parties, such as service users, important others like families, and institutions, striving to effect an agreement, reconciliate, and resolve problems.
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OptionalHandle Surveillance Equipment skill
Monitor surveillance equipment to observe what people are doing in a given area and ensure their safety.
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OptionalIdentify Airport Safety Hazards skill
Spot threats related to security at the airport and apply procedures to counteract them in a quick, safe, and efficient way.
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OptionalOperate Radio Equipment skill
Set up and operate radio devices and accessories, such as broadcast consoles, amplifiers, and microphones. Understand the basics of radio operator language and, when necessary, provide instruction in handling radio …
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OptionalReact Calmly In Stressful Situations skill
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OptionalRestrain Individuals skill
Restrain, or control by force, individuals who violate regulations in terms of acceptable behaviour, who present a threat to others, and who perform acts of violence, to ensure the individual …
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OptionalCheck Tickets At Venue Entry skill
Ensure that all guests have valid tickets for the specific venue or show and report on irregularities.
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OptionalEnsure Passage Metal Detection skill
Verify that every passenger walks through the metal detector frame.
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OptionalGuide People To Holding Areas skill
Guide people to holding areas, after assessing their case and the need for further investigation, where they will be required to remain for a temporary period of time while their …
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OptionalPerform Body Searches skill
Examine visitors by performing a body search, in order to detect weapons or illegal substances.
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OptionalPerform Inspection Analysis skill
Investigate and report on inspection procedures, techniques, equipment and materials.
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OptionalPerform Tests For Illegal Substances skill
Search for traces of illegal substances which are not allowed to be transported from one area to another, in vehicles or on individuals, by the use of certain testing equipment …
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OptionalSet Safety And Security Standards skill
Determine standards and procedures to ensure safety and security in an establishment.
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OptionalStore Goods skill
Arrange and store goods in areas outside of customers display.
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