Airport Security Operations Lead — TSO Supervisor

TSA Careers Center; Galena (MD); On-site; USD 29,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers at Galena, MD. The role involves supervising TSA Officers and Lead Officers, coordinating staffing at screening checkpoints, and ensuring security procedures are followed with sound judgment during routine operations and security incidents.

Applicants should have experience supervising transportation-security operations and leading teams, with readiness to work varied shifts, including early mornings,

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience in supervising transportation-security operations.
• At least six months 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, 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

Leadership

Supervision

Communication

Job description

Transportation Security Administration is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers at Galena, MD. The role involves supervising TSA Officers and Lead Officers, coordinating staffing at screening checkpoints, and ensuring security procedures are followed with sound judgment during routine operations and security incidents.

Applicants should have experience supervising transportation-security operations and leading teams, with readiness to work varied shifts, including early mornings,