[Code of Federal Regulations]
[Title 49, Volume 8]
[Revised as of October 1, 2004]
From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access
[CITE: 49CFR1544.411]

[Page 348]
 
                        TITLE 49--TRANSPORTATION
 
   CHAPTER XII--TRANSPORTATION SECURITY ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF 
                            HOMELAND SECURITY
 
PART 1544_AIRCRAFT OPERATOR SECURITY: AIR CARRIERS AND COMMERCIAL 
OPERATORS--Table of Contents
 
 Subpart E_Screener Qualifications When the Aircraft Operator Performs 
                                Screening
 
Sec. 1544.411  New screeners: Continuing qualifications for screening 
personnel.

    (a) Impairment. No individual may perform a screening function if he 
or she shows evidence of impairment, such as impairment due to illegal 
drugs, sleep deprivation, medication, or alcohol.
    (b) Training not complete. An individual who has not completed the 
training required by Sec. 1544.405 may be deployed during the on-the-
job portion of training to perform security functions provided that the 
individual--
    (1) Is closely supervised; and
    (2) Does not make independent judgments as to whether individuals or 
property may enter a sterile area or aircraft without further 
inspection.
    (c) Failure of operational test. No aircraft operator may use an 
individual to perform a screening function after that individual has 
failed an operational test related to that function, until that 
individual has successfully completed the remedial training specified in 
the aircraft operator's security program.
    (d) Annual proficiency review. Each individual assigned screening 
duties shall receive an annual evaluation. The aircraft operator must 
ensure that a Ground Security Coordinator conducts and documents an 
annual evaluation of each individual who performs screening functions. 
An individual who performs screening functions may not continue to 
perform such functions unless the evaluation demonstrates that the 
individual--
    (1) Continues to meet all qualifications and standards required to 
perform a screening function;
    (2) Has a satisfactory record of performance and attention to duty 
based on the standards and requirements in the aircraft operator's 
security program; and
    (3) Demonstrates the current knowledge and skills necessary to 
courteously, vigilantly, and effectively perform screening functions.