Lead Transportation Security Officer - Elevate Airport Ops

TSA Job Listings; Upper Marlboro (MD); On-site; USD 29,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in Upper Marlboro, MD seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead screening operations and supervise a team of officers. The role requires coordinating staffing, enforcing TSA procedures, and responding to incidents, with flexible shifts including nights and weekends.

The position is fulltime, with responsibilities spanning performance reviews, coaching, and operational briefings. Eligibility follows TSA vacancy rules and security clearances.

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.
• Many vacancies are limited to current permanent or eligible TSA employees; review eligibility in the 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

Job description

Transportation Security Administration in Upper Marlboro, MD seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead screening operations and supervise a team of officers. The role requires coordinating staffing, enforcing TSA procedures, and responding to incidents, with flexible shifts including nights and weekends.

The position is fulltime, with responsibilities spanning performance reviews, coaching, and operational briefings. Eligibility follows TSA vacancy rules and security clearances.