Airport Security Leader: Supervise Screening Ops & Teams

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

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration, part of the Department of Homeland Security, is seeking a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer in Edgecomb, ME. The role focuses on leading teams, overseeing passenger and baggage screening operations, and coordinating staffing and coverage to maintain security procedures.

The position requires strong judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead during routine operations and fast-moving security situations.

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• Experience typically related to roles of Transportation Security Officer or Lead Transportation Security Officer.
• At least six months of experience as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor with workload distribution and coaching responsibilities.

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 rotations and coverage.
• Make security-based decisions using TSA procedures, information, observation and judgment.
• Review employee performance and provide coaching and feedback.
• Approve leave and address workplace concerns.
• Respond to security incidents, disruptions and emergencies.
• Prepare operational briefings, logs, incident reports and management communications.
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders and TSA leadership when required.
• Recommend improvements to screening procedures, staffing plans and airport operations.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Security operations

Decision making

Job description

Transportation Security Administration, part of the Department of Homeland Security, is seeking a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer in Edgecomb, ME. The role focuses on leading teams, overseeing passenger and baggage screening operations, and coordinating staffing and coverage to maintain security procedures.

The position requires strong judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead during routine operations and fast-moving security situations.