Airport Security Operations Lead - Full-Time

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

Benefits offered by this job

Federal benefits package

Thrift Savings Plan

Health, dental, vision insurance

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in Eureka, MO is seeking a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead screening teams and ensure efficient passenger and baggage screening operations. You will supervise Officers and Lead Officers, coordinate staffing, and apply TSA procedures during routine and security-critical situations.

The role requires sound judgment, strong communication, and the ability to manage incidents, reports, and briefings.

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• Must meet pay-band level; six months as a work leader or supervisor.

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.

Skills

Supervisory leadership

Clear communication

Decision making

Operational coordination

Job description

Transportation Security Administration in Eureka, MO is seeking a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead screening teams and ensure efficient passenger and baggage screening operations. You will supervise Officers and Lead Officers, coordinate staffing, and apply TSA procedures during routine and security-critical situations.

The role requires sound judgment, strong communication, and the ability to manage incidents, reports, and briefings.