Lead Transportation Security Officer — TSA Ops Leader

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid leave

Thrift Savings Plan

Flexible spending

Employee assistance

Career development

Tuition support

Transportation subsidies

Uniform allowance

Wellness programs

Premium pay

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) in Cascade, Idaho is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to lead and coordinate security operations at the airport. The role requires supervising officers, managing screening operations, and ensuring policy adherence across shifts and teams.

Ideal candidates have one year of specialized security supervision experience and at least six months in a lead role, with demonstrated decision-making and strong communication.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• At least 6 months of experience as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor.
• Eligibility review for current TSA employees 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 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, reports, and management communications
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders and TSA leadership
• Recommend improvements to screening procedures and staffing plans

Skills

Leadership

Supervision

Decision making

Clear communication

Operational oversight

Job description

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) in Cascade, Idaho is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to lead and coordinate security operations at the airport. The role requires supervising officers, managing screening operations, and ensuring policy adherence across shifts and teams.

Ideal candidates have one year of specialized security supervision experience and at least six months in a lead role, with demonstrated decision-making and strong communication.