Airport Security Operations Lead

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Paid leave

Federal retirement program

Thrift Savings Plan

Job summary

TSA Careers Center seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to lead airport passenger and baggage screening operations. You will supervise officers, coordinate staffing, and ensure procedures are executed accurately and decisively in routine and high-pressure situations.

Candidates should have at least one year of relevant supervisory experience, with proven ability to train staff, monitor performance, and respond to incidents while maintaining security standards.

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• Experience as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor demonstrating workload distribution and coaching.
• Ability to review performance and address routine workplace concerns.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Transportation Security Officers and Lead Transportation Security Officers.
• Oversee passenger, carry-on luggage, checked baggage, or cargo-screening operations.
• Assign work, set priorities, and coordinate coverage and rotations.
• Make security-based decisions following TSA procedures and information.
• Provide coaching and developmental feedback to staff.
• Approve leave and address routine workplace issues.
• Respond to security incidents, disruptions, and emergencies.
• Prepare operational briefings, logs, and incident reports.
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders and TSA leadership when required.
• Recommend improvements to screening procedures and staffing plans.

Skills

Leadership

Supervision

Staff scheduling

Decision making

Coaching

Job description

TSA Careers Center seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to lead airport passenger and baggage screening operations. You will supervise officers, coordinate staffing, and ensure procedures are executed accurately and decisively in routine and high-pressure situations.

Candidates should have at least one year of relevant supervisory experience, with proven ability to train staff, monitor performance, and respond to incidents while maintaining security standards.