Lead Transportation Security Officer — Supervisory Role

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid leave and federal holidays

Retirement program and Thrift Savings

Flexible spending accounts

Uniform allowance

Tuition support

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security in Timmonsville, SC seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to lead screening operations. The role oversees officers and checkpoint activities, ensuring efficient, secure processes in a high-stakes environment.

The role requires prior supervisory experience, familiarity with TSA rules, and the ability to manage workloads and respond to incidents across shifts, including overtime as needed.

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• Experience likely as a Transportation Security Officer or Lead Transportation Security Officer.
• Ability to distribute workloads, train staff, maintain records, and monitor performance.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Transportation Security Officers and Lead Transportation Security Officers.
• Oversee passenger, carry-on baggage, checked baggage, or cargo-screening operations.
• Assign work, set priorities, and coordinate rotations and coverage.
• Make security-based decisions using TSA procedures and judgment.
• Review performance and provide coaching and feedback.
• Approve leave and address routine workplace concerns.
• Respond to security incidents, disruptions, and emergencies.
• Prepare operational briefings, logs, incident reports, and management communications.
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders and TSA leadership when needed.
• Recommend improvements to screening procedures and staffing plans.

Skills

Team leadership

Staff supervision

Operational coordination

Job description

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security in Timmonsville, SC seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to lead screening operations. The role oversees officers and checkpoint activities, ensuring efficient, secure processes in a high-stakes environment.

The role requires prior supervisory experience, familiarity with TSA rules, and the ability to manage workloads and respond to incidents across shifts, including overtime as needed.