Lead Transportation Security Officer — Airport Security Leader

TSA Job Listings; Saint Maries (ID); On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in Saint Maries, Idaho seeks a supervisory Transportation Security Officer to oversee screening operations and lead teams. The role includes assigning work, coordinating rotations, and making security-based decisions according to TSA procedures.

Applicants typically have at least one year of specialized security supervision experience and six months in a lead role, with eligibility for permanent TSA status.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• At least 6 months of experience as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or U.S. national.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance.
• Must be available for varying shifts and overtime.

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 Saint Maries, Idaho seeks a supervisory Transportation Security Officer to oversee screening operations and lead teams. The role includes assigning work, coordinating rotations, and making security-based decisions according to TSA procedures.

Applicants typically have at least one year of specialized security supervision experience and six months in a lead role, with eligibility for permanent TSA status.