Lead Transportation Security Officer — Airport Ops Leader

TSA Careers Center; Channing (MI); On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Federal benefits

Paid leave

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in Channing, TX seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead screening operations, oversee staff, and coordinate shifts. The role requires handling routine and high-pressure security situations with sound judgment and clear communication.

The position is full-time, with pay between $25.00 and $50.00 per hour, and may involve varying shifts. Applicants should be prepared for EMS-style readiness and adherence to TSA procedures.

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience in supervising transportation-security operations.
• Experience as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor for at least six months.
• Review eligibility and the active vacancy announcements for TSA employees.

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 and operational information.
• Review employee performance and provide coaching and feedback.
• Respond to security incidents, checkpoint disruptions, and emergencies.
• Prepare briefings, logs, reports, and management communications.

Skills

Supervision

Communication

Decision making

Shift coordination

Job description

Transportation Security Administration in Channing, TX seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead screening operations, oversee staff, and coordinate shifts. The role requires handling routine and high-pressure security situations with sound judgment and clear communication.

The position is full-time, with pay between $25.00 and $50.00 per hour, and may involve varying shifts. Applicants should be prepared for EMS-style readiness and adherence to TSA procedures.