Lead Transportation Security Officer - Screening Ops Leader

TSA Job Listings; Ohio; On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision insurance

Paid leave and federal holidays

Thrift Savings Plan

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security in Ada, OH seeks a supervisory candidate to lead Transportation Security Officers, oversee passenger, baggage, and cargo screening operations, and coordinate staffing and coverage.

Applicants should have at least one year of specialized supervisory experience in transportation‑security operations and be prepared for flexible shifts, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and federal holidays.

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized supervisory experience in transportation‑security operations.
• Experience as a Transportation Security Officer or Lead Transportation Security Officer is typically relevant.
• Pay band level must meet the 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

Operational planning

Security procedures

Decision making

Job description

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security in Ada, OH seeks a supervisory candidate to lead Transportation Security Officers, oversee passenger, baggage, and cargo screening operations, and coordinate staffing and coverage.

Applicants should have at least one year of specialized supervisory experience in transportation‑security operations and be prepared for flexible shifts, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and federal holidays.