Lead Transportation Security Officer: Airport Ops Lead

Transportation Security Jobs; Newberry (FL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in Newberry, SC seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to lead screening operations and ensure consistent security procedures across checkpoints and baggage screening.

You will supervise Officers, assign shifts, and coordinate with airport stakeholders. The role demands sound judgment, clear communication, and leadership during routine and security situations.

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• Experience as a Transportation Security Officer or Lead Transportation Security Officer preferred and meets pay-band level.
• At least six months as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor; ability to distribute workloads and train staff.
• Current TSA employees may apply; review eligibility in the vacancy announcement.

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 Newberry, SC seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to lead screening operations and ensure consistent security procedures across checkpoints and baggage screening.

You will supervise Officers, assign shifts, and coordinate with airport stakeholders. The role demands sound judgment, clear communication, and leadership during routine and security situations.