Airport Security Operations Lead

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid leave

Federal retirement (TSP)

Tuition support

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) in Middleville, MI, is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to manage daily screening operations and lead a team of Officers and Lead Officers. The role focuses on supervising staff, coordinating shifts, and ensuring procedures meet security standards.

The position requires strong judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead during routine and security incidents.

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience in transportation-security operations.
• Six months of experience as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor.
• Experience as a TSA officer or Lead TSA Officer preferred.

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 staff rotations and coverage.
• Make security-based decisions using TSA procedures, information, observation and judgment.
• Review employee performance and provide coaching, instruction, and feedback.
• Approve leave and address routine employee or workplace concerns.
• Respond to security incidents, disruptions, and emergencies.
• Prepare operational briefings, logs, incident reports, and management communications.
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders and TSA leadership when required.
• Suggest improvements to screening procedures, staffing plans, and airport operations.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Staff coordination

Operational decision-making

Clear communication

Job description

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) in Middleville, MI, is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to manage daily screening operations and lead a team of Officers and Lead Officers. The role focuses on supervising staff, coordinating shifts, and ensuring procedures meet security standards.

The position requires strong judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead during routine and security incidents.