Lead Transportation Security Officer – Airport Screening

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

Benefits offered by this job

Federal benefits

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) in North Baltimore, OH, offers Supervisory Transportation Security Officer opportunities. This role supervises Transportation Security Officers and Lead Transportation Security Officers, oversees screening operations, and coordinates staffing to maintain security standards.

Applicants should have at least one year of specialized supervisory experience in transportation-security settings, with evidence of leadership and the ability to manage workloads

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• Qualifying experience typically related to a Transportation Security Officer or Lead Transportation Security Officer.
• Must have at least six months of experience as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor.
• Review the eligibility section of the active 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.

Skills

Staff supervision

Leadership

Communication

Job description

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) in North Baltimore, OH, offers Supervisory Transportation Security Officer opportunities. This role supervises Transportation Security Officers and Lead Transportation Security Officers, oversees screening operations, and coordinates staffing to maintain security standards.

Applicants should have at least one year of specialized supervisory experience in transportation-security settings, with evidence of leadership and the ability to manage workloads