Airport Security Operations Lead

TSA Careers Center; High Falls (NY); On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officer opportunities in Highfalls, NC. This full-time role oversees security screening operations, coordinates staffing, and leads a team of officers to ensure compliant, efficient performance in a high-stakes environment.

You will supervise, assign tasks, review performance, and communicate with airport stakeholders while maintaining strict adherence to TSA procedures and security requirements.

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• At least six months of experience as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor.
• U.S. citizen or U.S. national and able to obtain/maintain required security clearances.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Transportation Security Officers and Lead Transportation Security Officers.
• Oversee passenger, carry-on baggage, and checked baggage screening operations.
• Assign work, establish priorities, and coordinate rotations and coverage.
• Make security-based decisions using TSA procedures and judgment.
• Review performance and provide coaching, instruction, and developmental feedback.
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders and TSA leadership when required.
• Prepare operational briefings, logs, and incident reports.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Decision making

Job description

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officer opportunities in Highfalls, NC. This full-time role oversees security screening operations, coordinates staffing, and leads a team of officers to ensure compliant, efficient performance in a high-stakes environment.

You will supervise, assign tasks, review performance, and communicate with airport stakeholders while maintaining strict adherence to TSA procedures and security requirements.