Airport Security Operations Lead

Transportation Security Jobs; South Portsmouth (KY); On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Federal benefits package

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security, in South Portsmouth, KY, invites applications for Supervisory Transportation Security Officer positions. You will supervise teams and oversee passenger and baggage screening operations to ensure security procedures are carried out accurately and consistently.

The role requires sound judgment, clear communication, and leadership during routine operations and fast-moving security situations.

Qualifications

• Applicants typically need experience supervising transportation-security operations and leading teams.

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, operational information, observation, and professional judgment.
• Review employee performance and provide coaching, instruction, and developmental feedback.
• Approve leave and address routine employee or workplace concerns.
• Respond to security incidents, checkpoint disruptions, and emergency situations.
• Prepare operational briefings, checkpoint logs, incident reports, and management communications.
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders, law-enforcement personnel, and TSA leadership when required.
• Recommend improvements to screening procedures, staffing plans, and airport operations.

Job description

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security, in South Portsmouth, KY, invites applications for Supervisory Transportation Security Officer positions. You will supervise teams and oversee passenger and baggage screening operations to ensure security procedures are carried out accurately and consistently.

The role requires sound judgment, clear communication, and leadership during routine operations and fast-moving security situations.