Lead Transportation Security Officer, Ops & Screening

TSA Careers Center; Golconda (NV); On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in Golconda, IL, is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to oversee screening operations and lead a team of officers at one or more checkpoints. The role requires supervising staff, coordinating shifts, and applying TSA procedures to daily security tasks.

Responsibilities include coordinating duties, ensuring safe and efficient screening, and communicating with stakeholders.

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• Experience typically related to work performed by a TSA Officer or Lead TSA Officer.
• At least six months of experience as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor.
• Review the eligibility section of the active vacancy announcement before applying.

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

Leadership

Staff coordination

Decision making

Communication

Job description

Transportation Security Administration in Golconda, IL, is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to oversee screening operations and lead a team of officers at one or more checkpoints. The role requires supervising staff, coordinating shifts, and applying TSA procedures to daily security tasks.

Responsibilities include coordinating duties, ensuring safe and efficient screening, and communicating with stakeholders.