Airport Security Operations Leader (TSA)

TSA Job Listings; West Unity (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

Flexible spending accounts

Employee-assistance resources

Career-development opportunities

Tuition support

Transportation subsidies

Uniform allowance

Wellness programs

Applicable premium pay

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) in West Unity, OH is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to lead screening operations and oversee a team of officers. You will supervise screening lanes, coordinate staffing, and ensure adherence to TSA procedures and security standards.

The role emphasizes leadership during routine and high-pressure security situations, with duties spanning incident response, briefings, and collaboration with airport partners.

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience demonstrating knowledge and judgment to supervise transportation-security operations.
• At least six months of experience as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor, showing ability to distribute workloads and train staff.

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 (TSA) in West Unity, OH is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to lead screening operations and oversee a team of officers. You will supervise screening lanes, coordinate staffing, and ensure adherence to TSA procedures and security standards.

The role emphasizes leadership during routine and high-pressure security situations, with duties spanning incident response, briefings, and collaboration with airport partners.