Lead Transportation Security Officer — Strategic Ops

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

Benefits offered by this job

Federal benefits package

Uniform allowance

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security in Ragland, AL, seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to lead and coordinate screening operations, manage staffing, and ensure procedures are followed with sound judgment and clear communication.

Role emphasizes supervision of officers and cooperation with airport stakeholders, with varied shifts, overtime, and federal benefits. Training and performance feedback are integral to daily operations.

Qualifications

• One year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• Experience as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor preferred.
• Review eligibility requirements in the 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 rotations and coverage.
• Make security-based decisions using TSA procedures and professional judgment.
• Review employee performance and provide coaching and feedback.
• Approve leave and address routine workplace concerns.
• Respond to security incidents, disruptions, and emergencies.
• Prepare operational briefings, logs, and reports.
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders and TSA leadership as needed.
• Recommend improvements to screening procedures and staffing plans.

Skills

Leadership

Supervision

Staff coordination

Decision making

Job description

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security in Ragland, AL, seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to lead and coordinate screening operations, manage staffing, and ensure procedures are followed with sound judgment and clear communication.

Role emphasizes supervision of officers and cooperation with airport stakeholders, with varied shifts, overtime, and federal benefits. Training and performance feedback are integral to daily operations.