Airport Security Supervisory Lead – Screenings & Ops

Transportation Security Jobs; Copalis Crossing (WA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Flexible spending accounts

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) in Copalis Crossing, WA seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer. You will supervise Officers and Lead Officers, coordinate passenger screening operations, and oversee staffing and coverage to ensure secure, efficient processes.

The role requires strong judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead during routine operations and emergencies. Applicants should meet the pay-band requirements and the TSA’s employment standards.

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• Experience as a supervisor or work leader with workload distribution and coaching.
• Ability to review security procedures and lead during incidents.

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

Leadership

Team supervision

Clear communication

Decision making

Staff scheduling

Job description

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) in Copalis Crossing, WA seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer. You will supervise Officers and Lead Officers, coordinate passenger screening operations, and oversee staffing and coverage to ensure secure, efficient processes.

The role requires strong judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead during routine operations and emergencies. Applicants should meet the pay-band requirements and the TSA’s employment standards.