Lead Transportation Security Officer – Airport Ops Leader

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

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security in Chase, MI, seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to supervise frontline screeners and coordinate staffing across screening checkpoints. The role requires leadership in routine and high-pressure security scenarios and the ability to apply TSA procedures in day-to-day operations.

Responsibilities include directing screening activities, reviewing performance, and communicating with airport stakeholders.

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• At least six months of experience as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor.

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, information, observation, and judgment.
• Review employee performance and provide coaching and developmental feedback.
• Approve leave and address routine employee or workplace concerns.
• Respond to security incidents, checkpoint disruptions, and emergencies.
• Prepare operational briefings, checkpoint logs, incident reports, and management communications.
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders and TSA leadership when required.
• Recommend improvements to screening procedures, staffing plans, and airport operations.

Job description

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security in Chase, MI, seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to supervise frontline screeners and coordinate staffing across screening checkpoints. The role requires leadership in routine and high-pressure security scenarios and the ability to apply TSA procedures in day-to-day operations.

Responsibilities include directing screening activities, reviewing performance, and communicating with airport stakeholders.