Airport Security Operations Lead

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

Benefits offered by this job

Federal benefits

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in Cowpens, SC seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead a team responsible for passenger and baggage screening operations. The role requires supervising Officers and Lead Officers, coordinating staffing, and ensuring procedures are followed with sound judgment and clear communication.

Applicants should have at least one year of specialized security experience and proven leadership abilities, with flexibility for varied shifts, overtime,

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• Experience distributing workloads, training employees, maintaining work records, and guiding teams.

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 and operational information.
• Review employee performance and provide coaching and feedback.
• Approve leave and address routine workplace concerns.
• Respond to security incidents and emergencies.
• Prepare operational briefings, logs, and incident reports.
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders and TSA leadership as required.
• Recommend improvements to screening procedures and staffing plans.

Skills

Supervision

Leadership

Communication

Staff coordination

Job description

Transportation Security Administration in Cowpens, SC seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead a team responsible for passenger and baggage screening operations. The role requires supervising Officers and Lead Officers, coordinating staffing, and ensuring procedures are followed with sound judgment and clear communication.

Applicants should have at least one year of specialized security experience and proven leadership abilities, with flexibility for varied shifts, overtime,