Lead Transportation Security Officer — Shift Flexible

Transportation Security Jobs; Kings Mountain (NC); On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers in Kings Mountain, KY. This role supervises Transportation Security Officers and Lead Transportation Security Officers, coordinates staffing, and enforces TSA procedures to ensure secure passenger and baggage screening operations.

Applicants should have at least one year of specialized security experience and six months in a lead or supervisory role.

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.
• Review eligibility section in the vacancy announcement and follow TSA 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 is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers in Kings Mountain, KY. This role supervises Transportation Security Officers and Lead Transportation Security Officers, coordinates staffing, and enforces TSA procedures to ensure secure passenger and baggage screening operations.

Applicants should have at least one year of specialized security experience and six months in a lead or supervisory role.