Airport Security Operations Lead

Transportation Security Jobs; Chauncey (GA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid leave and federal holidays

Retirement program

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration, Chauncey, GA, seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer (STS0) to lead a team of officers across screening checkpoints and related operations. The role demands sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to guide teams through routine operations and security incidents.

Responsibilities include supervising officers, coordinating staffing rotations, and making security-based decisions per TSA procedures.

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• Candidates should have six months as a work leader or supervisor.
• Current TSA employment eligibility may apply.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or U.S. national.

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.

Skills

Leadership

Supervisory experience

Communication

Decision making

Job description

Transportation Security Administration, Chauncey, GA, seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer (STS0) to lead a team of officers across screening checkpoints and related operations. The role demands sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to guide teams through routine operations and security incidents.

Responsibilities include supervising officers, coordinating staffing rotations, and making security-based decisions per TSA procedures.