T.S.A. At It Again

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#101
I feel okay, because if my state can't get the political will to allow DUI checkpoints, we're damn sure not going to allow pizza boys with badges to roam the roads.

Sucks for you guys, though.
 
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Also, just looked at the USAJobs website and noted TSA is advertising for two TSA Reps, one to be stationed in Bangkok and one in Singapore. That is good work if you can get it.
 
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YorkVol said:
Not surprised.
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which is just so infuriating. We have gotten to a point in this country that a bunch of unskilled govt workers flashing fake badges like they're federal agents doesn't surprise us anymore. And to top it all off they are requesting even more authority! I sometimes wish I could just ignore this stuff since it's so over the top ridiculous
 
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utvolpj said:
which is just so infuriating. We have gotten to a point in this country that a bunch of unskilled govt workers flashing fake badges like they're federal agents doesn't surprise us anymore. And to top it all off they are requesting even more authority! I sometimes wish I could just ignore this stuff since it's so over the top ridiculous
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To professionalize, you must first federalize!
 
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utvolpj said:
which is just so infuriating. We have gotten to a point in this country that a bunch of unskilled govt workers flashing fake badges like they're federal agents doesn't surprise us anymore. And to top it all off they are requesting even more authority! I sometimes wish I could just ignore this stuff since it's so over the top ridiculous
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It is actually harder to get hired at my site than it would be to start with TSA and we pay more initially. They have better benefits due to their union.
 
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#110
This was pointed out by someone that read the Forbes article:

Please read the article more carefully! Rep. Blackburn is not calling for getting rid of the TSA as she ought; her bill calls for MORE training and MORE authority if they are going to do their jobs properly. This is a terrible bill!! It doesn’t “chip away” at anything – if passed, it will strengthen the authority of the TSA, not diminish it. This legislator, whether she knows it or not, is not on the side of liberty and must be replaced with someone who is.

And I agree with that. Blackburn is an idiot.
 
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#113
Sanford, Fla. airport wants to opt out of TSA - Florida Wires - MiamiHerald.com

what are the odds of success for this one?

SANFORD, Fla. -- The Orlando Sanford International Airport is going to try to opt out of only using TSA agents for security screening.

The president of the airport said Tuesday that he would apply again to use private operators to screen passengers, using federal standards and oversight.

U.S. Rep. John Mica included a provision in federal aviation legislation that strengthens the ability of airports to use private screeners instead of only using agents with the Transportation Security Administration.

Currently, only 16 of the nation's airports have opted out using only TSA agents.
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YorkVol said:
Also, just looked at the USAJobs website and noted TSA is advertising for two TSA Reps, one to be stationed in Bangkok and one in Singapore. That is good work if you can get it.
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Those would be sweet jobs. Especially for a young person.
 
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utvolpj said:
Sanford, Fla. airport wants to opt out of TSA - Florida Wires - MiamiHerald.com

what are the odds of success for this one?
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I could see it having success but it depends on what the airport is willing to pay for. In Florida you need a guard license to work as a security guard in any capacity, which means you have to pass a state exam and have a certain level of training by certified trainers. The more requirements for the job, the higher level of training required and of course a higher expectation for the wages. Given they say they would use the federal guidelines as their base requirement I would expect that would mean a high level of training. If the airport is willing to pay for the right kind of officer, they could be very successful.

One advantage is quality control over the screener crew. In short, the airport manager could easily remove someone who wasn't performing to standard. For example, if a screener wasn't performing good customer service, the airport could have him/her removed from the site immediately. You don't have that level of quality control with TSA.

Private security firms already provide airport security services at airports around the world with a high level of success. Private security firms already provide a great deal of security at US airports, but they are behind the scenes or in cargo areas so no one sees them. They also do security at hospitals, stadiums and many critical infrastructure sites.

In my view, we have 2 viable solutions. First, if we think the threat is indeed serious enough, then we pull the TSA screeners into the realm of law enforcement. We hire and train them to be federal law enforcement officers, give them authority and the accountability that goes along with that authority and make them do the job right. If we don't think the threat is that serious (and my view is we don't) then we allow the airports to do their due diligence, assess the risk based on federal standards and let them hire private companies to do the job. TSA is too much of an in-between element, appearance of authority without any and appearance of importance beyond reality for them to be truly effective.
 
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