Airport Security Lead — Supervisory TSOs & Operations

TSA Careers Center; Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Long-term care insurance

Paid leave & federal holidays

Retirement program & Thrift Savings

Flexible spending accounts

Employee assistance resources

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in Lansing, MI seeks an experienced Supervisory Transportation Security Officer (STS O) to lead screening operations at the assigned airport. The role involves supervising Transportation Security Officers and Lead TSOs, coordinating staffing, and making security‑based decisions with professional judgment.

The position requires leadership ability, clear communication, and the capacity to respond effectively to routine and high‑stress security situations.

Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. citizen or U.S. national
• Must be at least 18 years old when applying
• Must successfully complete the required background investigation
• Must be able to obtain and maintain the security clearance listed in the vacancy
• Must pass pre-employment drug screening and remain subject to applicable testing requirements
• Must meet TSA medical, vision, hearing, color-perception, and physical standards
• Must be available for varying shifts and overtime when required
• May be required to complete a one-year supervisory trial period
• Must remain available for duty during certain emergencies because this may be designated an Emergency Essential position

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 professional judgment
• Review employee performance and provide coaching, instruction, and developmental feedback
• Approve leave and address routine employee or workplace concerns
• Respond to security incidents, checkpoint disruptions, and emergency situations
• Prepare operational briefings, checkpoint logs, incident reports, and management communications
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders, law-enforcement personnel, and TSA leadership when required
• Recommend improvements to screening procedures, staffing plans, and airport operations

Job description

Transportation Security Administration in Lansing, MI seeks an experienced Supervisory Transportation Security Officer (STS O) to lead screening operations at the assigned airport. The role involves supervising Transportation Security Officers and Lead TSOs, coordinating staffing, and making security‑based decisions with professional judgment.

The position requires leadership ability, clear communication, and the capacity to respond effectively to routine and high‑stress security situations.