Lead Transportation Security Officer - Operations Lead

TSA Careers Center; Benedicta Township (ME); On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

The Transportation Security Administration in Benedicta, ME seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to lead screening teams, oversee passenger and baggage screening operations, and coordinate staffing at the assigned airport.

This role requires sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to respond to security incidents. The position involves varied shifts and overtime per the vacancy announcement, with pay band SV-F and full-time appointment.

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• At least six months of experience as a work leader or supervisor.
• Review the eligibility section of the active 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 and operational information
• 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

Skills

Leadership

Decision making

Communication

Job description

The Transportation Security Administration in Benedicta, ME seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to lead screening teams, oversee passenger and baggage screening operations, and coordinate staffing at the assigned airport.

This role requires sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to respond to security incidents. The position involves varied shifts and overtime per the vacancy announcement, with pay band SV-F and full-time appointment.