Airport Security Operations Lead

Transportation Security Jobs; Glencoe (OH); On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

The Transportation Security Administration in Glencoe, OH is seeking a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead Transportation Security Officers and keep passenger and baggage screening running smoothly.

The role requires strong judgment, clear communication, and the ability to manage shifts, coordinate staffing, and make security determinations using TSA procedures. This is a fulltime, on-site position with federal benefits and career-growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• At least six months of experience as a work leader or supervisor.
• Many Supervisory TSO vacancies are limited to current TSA employees or require eligibility for such vacancies.
• 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

Supervision

Decision making

Communication

Job description

The Transportation Security Administration in Glencoe, OH is seeking a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead Transportation Security Officers and keep passenger and baggage screening running smoothly.

The role requires strong judgment, clear communication, and the ability to manage shifts, coordinate staffing, and make security determinations using TSA procedures. This is a fulltime, on-site position with federal benefits and career-growth opportunities.