Lead Transportation Security Officer - TSA Operations Leader

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

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in Delaware, OH seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead screening teams, oversee passenger and baggage screening operations, and ensure procedures are followed.

You will supervise officers, assign work, respond to incidents, coordinate with stakeholders, and help improve screening procedures. Applicants typically have at least one year of specialized security experience and prior lead or supervision experience.

Qualifications

• Applicants generally need at least one year of specialized experience that demonstrates the knowledge and judgment required to supervise transportation-security operations.
• Candidates should also have at least six months of experience as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor, showing the ability to distribute workloads and train staff.
• Many Supervisory TSO vacancies are limited to current permanent or eligible TSA employees.

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 in Delaware, OH seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead screening teams, oversee passenger and baggage screening operations, and ensure procedures are followed.

You will supervise officers, assign work, respond to incidents, coordinate with stakeholders, and help improve screening procedures. Applicants typically have at least one year of specialized security experience and prior lead or supervision experience.