Airport Security Operations Lead

TSA Job Listings; Indianola (WA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) in Indianola, WA, seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer for a full-time, on-site role. You will supervise TSOs and Lead TSOs, oversee passenger and baggage screening operations, and coordinate staffing and coverage to maintain security standards.

You will make security-based decisions, review performance, and manage routine workplace concerns while responding to incidents and emergencies with professional judgment.

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• Six months of experience as a work leader or supervisor.
• Review the eligibility section of the vacancy announcement; many vacancies are limited to current TSA employees.

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 and judgment.
• Review employee performance and provide coaching and development feedback.
• Approve leave and address routine employee or workplace concerns.
• Respond to security incidents, disruptions, and emergencies.
• Prepare operational briefings, logs, and management communications.
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders and TSA leadership when required.
• Recommend improvements to screening procedures and staffing plans.

Skills

Leadership

Supervision

Communication

Job description

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) in Indianola, WA, seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer for a full-time, on-site role. You will supervise TSOs and Lead TSOs, oversee passenger and baggage screening operations, and coordinate staffing and coverage to maintain security standards.

You will make security-based decisions, review performance, and manage routine workplace concerns while responding to incidents and emergencies with professional judgment.