Lead Transportation Security Officer - Operations Leader

TSA Job Listings; Coal Hill (AR); On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration, Coal Hill, AR, is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officer opportunities. This role leads Transportation Security Officers and Lead Officers, oversees passenger and baggage screening operations, and coordinates staffing to ensure security procedures are followed accurately.

The position requires sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead in both routine operations and fast-moving security situations.

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience in transportation-security operations.
• At least six months of experience as a work leader, team 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, 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

Skills

Supervision

Leadership

Decision making

Job description

Transportation Security Administration, Coal Hill, AR, is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officer opportunities. This role leads Transportation Security Officers and Lead Officers, oversees passenger and baggage screening operations, and coordinates staffing to ensure security procedures are followed accurately.

The position requires sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead in both routine operations and fast-moving security situations.