Lead Transportation Security Officer — Airport Security Supervisor

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

Job summary

TSA Careers Center seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officers in Pleasant City, OH, to lead screening operations and teams at the airport. The role emphasizes judgment, clear communication, and the ability to manage routine and fast-moving security situations.

Applicants should have relevant supervisory experience and be prepared for varied shifts, including mornings, evenings, overnights, weekends, and holidays.

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.
• U.S. citizen or U.S. national.

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

TSA Careers Center seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officers in Pleasant City, OH, to lead screening operations and teams at the airport. The role emphasizes judgment, clear communication, and the ability to manage routine and fast-moving security situations.

Applicants should have relevant supervisory experience and be prepared for varied shifts, including mornings, evenings, overnights, weekends, and holidays.