Lead Transportation Security Officer: Elevate Airport Security Ops

TSA Job Listings; Clarks (NE); On-site; USD 29,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

The Transportation Security Administration in Clarks, NE seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to lead screening teams, oversee passenger and baggage screening, and ensure security procedures are followed at assigned checkpoints.

This role requires solid judgment, clear communication, and the ability to manage staffing, coordinate rotations, and respond to incidents, with shifts including early mornings, evenings, overnight, weekends, or overtime as needed.

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience in supervising transportation-security operations.
• Six months of experience as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor.
• Current TSA employee status may be required for many vacancies.

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

The Transportation Security Administration in Clarks, NE seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to lead screening teams, oversee passenger and baggage screening, and ensure security procedures are followed at assigned checkpoints.

This role requires solid judgment, clear communication, and the ability to manage staffing, coordinate rotations, and respond to incidents, with shifts including early mornings, evenings, overnight, weekends, or overtime as needed.