Lead Transportation Security Supervisor | Federal Benefits

TSA Careers Center; Merritt Island (FL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid leave

Federal holidays

Retirement plan

Thrift Savings Plan

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in Merritt Island, FL seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead screening operations and manage teams across checkpoints. You will supervise officers, assign work, and ensure adherence to TSA procedures while maintaining safety and efficiency.

The role requires solid judgment, clear communication, and the ability to handle incidents, staffing rotations, and elevated security decisions in a fast-paced federal environment.

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience in supervising transportation-security operations.
• At least six months of experience as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor.
• Careful review of eligibility and vacancy announcements for TSA roles.

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, and 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

Supervision

Staffing coordination

Coaching & feedback

Security procedures

Job description

Transportation Security Administration in Merritt Island, FL seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead screening operations and manage teams across checkpoints. You will supervise officers, assign work, and ensure adherence to TSA procedures while maintaining safety and efficiency.

The role requires solid judgment, clear communication, and the ability to handle incidents, staffing rotations, and elevated security decisions in a fast-paced federal environment.