Lead Transportation Security Officer – Security Ops Leader

Transportation Security Jobs; Athens (MI); On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in Athens, MI is seeking a supervisory role overseeing Transportation Security Officers and Lead Transportation Security Officers. You'll manage passenger and baggage screening operations, assign work, and coordinate rotations.

Applicants typically have at least one year of specialized security supervision experience and at least six months leading a team. This position requires flexibility for varied shifts and compliance with federal employment

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• Six months of experience as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor.
• Review eligibility requirements in 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 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

Team leadership

Operational planning

Job description

Transportation Security Administration in Athens, MI is seeking a supervisory role overseeing Transportation Security Officers and Lead Transportation Security Officers. You'll manage passenger and baggage screening operations, assign work, and coordinate rotations.

Applicants typically have at least one year of specialized security supervision experience and at least six months leading a team. This position requires flexibility for varied shifts and compliance with federal employment