Lead Transportation Security Officer — Ops & People Leader

TSA Careers Center; Fair Haven (NJ); On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance (federal)

Life insurance (federal)

Paid leave and federal holidays

Thrift Savings Plan

Retirement benefits

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in Fair Haven, VT is seeking a Supervisory role to oversee security screening operations and lead Transportation Security Officers. The position requires coordinating workloads, providing coaching, and making secure, policy-based decisions in a fast-paced environment.

You will manage shifts, respond to incidents, prepare reports, and collaborate with airport stakeholders.

Qualifications

• One year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations, or Lead Transportation Security Officer work.
• At least six months of experience as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor, with ability to distribute workloads and train employees.

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 rotations and coverage.
• Make security-based decisions using TSA procedures, information, and judgment.
• Review employee performance and provide coaching and feedback.
• Approve leave and address routine workplace concerns.
• Respond to security incidents, disruptions, and emergencies.
• Prepare operational briefings, logs, incident reports, and management communications.
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders and TSA leadership as required.
• Recommend improvements to screening procedures, staffing plans, and airport operations.

Job description

Transportation Security Administration in Fair Haven, VT is seeking a Supervisory role to oversee security screening operations and lead Transportation Security Officers. The position requires coordinating workloads, providing coaching, and making secure, policy-based decisions in a fast-paced environment.

You will manage shifts, respond to incidents, prepare reports, and collaborate with airport stakeholders.