Airport Screening Ops Lead — Security & Staffing

TSA Job Listings; Chester (VA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Federal benefits

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security (TSA) is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officer opportunities in Chester, SC. The role involves leading a team of officers, coordinating checkpoint operations, and applying TSA procedures to ensure secure and efficient screening processes.

Applicants should have at least one year of supervisory security experience, meet federal requirements, and be prepared for varying shifts, including nights and weekends.

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• Experience as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or U.S. national.
• Must pass background and drug screening.
• Must meet TSA medical, vision, hearing, color-perception, and physical standards.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Transportation Security Officers and Lead Transportation Security Officers.
• Oversee passenger, carry-on baggage, checked baggage, or cargo-screening operations.
• Assign work, establish priorities, and coordinate employee rotations and coverage.
• Make security-based decisions using TSA procedures, operational information, observation, and judgment.
• Review employee performance and provide coaching, instruction, and development feedback.
• Respond to security incidents, checkpoint disruptions, and emergency situations.
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders and TSA leadership when required.
• Recommend improvements to screening procedures and staffing plans.

Job description

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security (TSA) is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officer opportunities in Chester, SC. The role involves leading a team of officers, coordinating checkpoint operations, and applying TSA procedures to ensure secure and efficient screening processes.

Applicants should have at least one year of supervisory security experience, meet federal requirements, and be prepared for varying shifts, including nights and weekends.