Lead Security Operations Supervisor — Transportation Screening

TSA Careers Center; Quaker City (OH); On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision insurance

Paid leave and federal holidays

Federal retirement program (TSP)

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 in Quaker City, OH is seeking a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to oversee screening operations and lead a team of officers. The role emphasizes leadership, coordination of staffing, and adherence to TSA procedures in a fast-paced security environment.

The position offers full-time employment with shifts that may include mornings, evenings, overnights, weekends, and federal holidays.

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• At least six months as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor.
• Review eligibility section of the active vacancy before applying.

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 in Quaker City, OH is seeking a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to oversee screening operations and lead a team of officers. The role emphasizes leadership, coordination of staffing, and adherence to TSA procedures in a fast-paced security environment.

The position offers full-time employment with shifts that may include mornings, evenings, overnights, weekends, and federal holidays.