Lead Transportation Security Officer — Supervisory & Ops Leader

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

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in Sweetser, Indiana, seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead screening personnel and ensure consistent application of TSA procedures. The role involves supervising Officers, coordinating staffing, and guiding operations at the assigned airport.

Responsibilities include overseeing passenger and baggage screening, making security-based decisions, coaching staff, and coordinating with airport stakeholders.

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• Experience as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor for at least six months.
• Experience related to Transportation Security Officer or Lead Transportation Security Officer roles is typical.

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

Leadership

Supervision

Communication

Decision making

Staff coordination

Coaching

Job description

Transportation Security Administration in Sweetser, Indiana, seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead screening personnel and ensure consistent application of TSA procedures. The role involves supervising Officers, coordinating staffing, and guiding operations at the assigned airport.

Responsibilities include overseeing passenger and baggage screening, making security-based decisions, coaching staff, and coordinating with airport stakeholders.