Lead Transportation Security Officer

Transportation Security Administration; Fort Wayne (IN); Presencial; USD 62.000 - 80.000; Tempo integral

Resumo da vaga

Transportation Security Administration is seeking a Lead Transportation Security Officer at Fort Wayne International Airport to lead a team of TSOs and coordinate screening operations on site. You will manage workload distribution, mentor junior staff, and ensure adherence to established TSA screening procedures while maintaining safety and efficiency for travelers.

The role requires coordinating with supervisors to address HR matters such as performance, promotions, and reassignments, and

Responsabilidades

• Lead at least three full-performance level TSOs and trainee/apprentice TSOs.
• Distribute and balance workloads among staff per established priorities.
• Provide input to supervisors on HR matters including performance and promotions.
• Implement TSA screening procedures in line with objectives and directives.
• Assist with investigations of incidents and prepare incident reports.
• Respond to security breaches and emergencies as they occur.
• Train team members and monitor progress; communicate needs to supervisor.

Descrição da vaga

• Hiring Agency: Transportation Security Administration
• Department: Department of Homeland Security

Securing Travel, Protecting People - At the Transportation Security Administration, you will serve in a high-stakes environment to safeguard the American way of life. In cities across the country, you would secure airports, seaports, railroads, highways, and/or public transit systems, thus protecting America's transportation infrastructure and ensuring freedom of movement for people and commerce.

Key Responsibilities

This Lead Transportation Security Officer position is located at Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA), Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security (DHS). As a Lead Transportation Security Officer (LTSO), you will be responsible for leading at least three full-performance level Transportation Security Officers (TSOs) and, as assigned, trainee and apprentice level TSOs.

As an LTSO, you will identify, distribute, and balance workloads and tasks among employees in accordance with established workflow and skill level. You will make adjustments to accomplish the workload in accordance with established priorities. Duties include but are not limited to: Providing input to supervisors and managers concerning a variety of human resources matters including, but not limited to, employee performance, promotions, reassignments, awards, etc.

Implementing security screening procedures in accordance with TSA objectives and directives. Assisting with investigations of incidents, and preparing incident reports or other documents that convey required information. Responding to breaches of security and emergency situations.

Training team members, monitoring and reporting on the status and progress of work, and representing the team in communications with the supervisor or manager for the purpose of obtaining resources (e.g., computer hardware and software, etc.).

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $61722 – $80243/yr.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-11-16.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Internal Search' hiring path.