Lead Transportation Security Officer — Security Ops Leader

TSA Job Listings; Maxwell (IN); On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) in Maxwell, IN, is seeking a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead a team responsible for passenger and baggage screening operations. The role calls for strong judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead during routine operations and fast-moving security situations.

You may supervise one or more screening checkpoints, manage staffing rotations, and coordinate with airport stakeholders to ensure TSA procedures are followed and

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• At least six months of experience as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or U.S. national; must meet security clearance requirements.

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.

Job description

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) in Maxwell, IN, is seeking a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead a team responsible for passenger and baggage screening operations. The role calls for strong judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead during routine operations and fast-moving security situations.

You may supervise one or more screening checkpoints, manage staffing rotations, and coordinate with airport stakeholders to ensure TSA procedures are followed and