Airport Security Operations Lead

Transportation Security Jobs; Saint Albans Town (VT); On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security, Saint Albans Bay, VT, seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to lead screening operations and manage staffing across checkpoints. The role requires strong judgment, clear communication, and leadership in routine and high-pressure security situations.

Applicants should have at least one year of specialized experience in supervising transportation-security operations, plus six months in a leadership role.

Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. citizen or U.S. national.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Must successfully complete the required background investigation.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain the security clearance listed in the vacancy.
• Must pass pre-employment drug screening and remain subject to testing requirements.
• Must meet TSA medical, vision, hearing, color-perception, and physical standards.
• Must be available for varying shifts and overtime when required.
• May be required to complete a one-year supervisory trial period.

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 rotations and coverage.
• Make security-based decisions using TSA procedures and judgment.
• Review employee performance and provide coaching and feedback.
• Approve leave and address routine workplace concerns.
• Respond to security incidents, disruptions, and emergencies.
• Prepare operational briefings, logs, and management communications.
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders and TSA leadership.
• Recommend improvements to screening procedures and staffing plans.

Skills

Leadership

Team supervision

Decision making

Communication

Job description

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security, Saint Albans Bay, VT, seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to lead screening operations and manage staffing across checkpoints. The role requires strong judgment, clear communication, and leadership in routine and high-pressure security situations.

Applicants should have at least one year of specialized experience in supervising transportation-security operations, plus six months in a leadership role.