Airport Security Operations Lead (Supervisor)

Transportation Security Jobs; Hamilton (OH); On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision insurance

Paid leave and federal holidays

Thrift Savings Plan (retirement)

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security, in Hamilton, WA, seeks a supervisory officer to oversee security screening operations, coordinate staffing, and implement procedures. The role requires leadership across teams and adherence to TSA policies.

The position involves evaluating performance, providing coaching, and responding to incidents, with opportunities to influence screening procedures and airport operations.

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• At least six months of experience as a work leader, team 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.

Job description

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security, in Hamilton, WA, seeks a supervisory officer to oversee security screening operations, coordinate staffing, and implement procedures. The role requires leadership across teams and adherence to TSA policies.

The position involves evaluating performance, providing coaching, and responding to incidents, with opportunities to influence screening procedures and airport operations.