Lead Transportation Security Officer: Team & Ops Leader

TSA Careers Center; Corridor North (MD); On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security in Annapolis Junction, MD is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officer candidates to lead screening operations at one or more checkpoints and guide teams of officers. You will assign work, set priorities, and ensure procedures are followed with sound judgment.

The role emphasizes leadership, operational oversight, and the ability to respond to incidents, coordinate with stakeholders, and drive improvements in

Qualifications

• Applicants generally need at least one year of specialized experience that demonstrates the knowledge and judgment required to supervise transportation-security operations.
• Qualifying experience is typically related to work performed by a Transportation Security Officer or Lead Transportation Security Officer and must meet the pay-band level specified in the vacancy announcement.
• Candidates must also generally have at least six months of experience as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor.

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, Department of Homeland Security in Annapolis Junction, MD is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officer candidates to lead screening operations at one or more checkpoints and guide teams of officers. You will assign work, set priorities, and ensure procedures are followed with sound judgment.

The role emphasizes leadership, operational oversight, and the ability to respond to incidents, coordinate with stakeholders, and drive improvements in