Lead Transportation Security Officer — Elevate Security

TSA Careers Center; Waterloo (SC); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

The Supervisory Transportation Security Officer opportunities in Waterloo, SC, seek experienced leaders to supervise Transportation Security Officers and Lead TSOs, oversee passenger and baggage screening operations, and coordinate shift coverage at the Waterloo checkpoint. You will assign work, review performance, provide coaching, and respond to incidents, with emphasis on applying TSA procedures and maintaining safety.

The role requires U.S.

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience supervising security operations.
• At least six months as work leader, team leader, or supervisor.
• U.S. citizen or U.S. national and able to obtain a security clearance.

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 Supervisory Transportation Security Officer opportunities in Waterloo, SC, seek experienced leaders to supervise Transportation Security Officers and Lead TSOs, oversee passenger and baggage screening operations, and coordinate shift coverage at the Waterloo checkpoint. You will assign work, review performance, provide coaching, and respond to incidents, with emphasis on applying TSA procedures and maintaining safety.

The role requires U.S.