Work Environment
Any job in airport security is demanding and stressful, especially during high travel periods, such as the holidays. Screeners face physical challenges of standing, bending, and lifting during their shifts while maintaining total visual focus on their X-ray machines or while searching individual passengers by hand.
The job of air marshals can be extremely stressful. These workers must be prepared to overcome an attacker in a confined space without risking harm to any of the plane's passengers. In addition, air marshals must spend considerable time away from home.
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