Lead Transportation Security Supervisor - TSA Ops Leader

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

Benefits offered by this job

Federal benefits

Tuition support

Uniform allowance

Paid leave & federal holidays

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in Sumterville, FL is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to oversee screening operations at multiple checkpoints and baggage operations. The role requires strong judgment, clear communication, and leadership in routine and urgent security situations.

The position involves supervising officers, coordinating staffing, and ensuring TSA procedures are followed.

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• Qualifying experience typically related to work performed by a Transportation Security Officer or Lead TSO.
• Applicants should review the eligibility section of the active vacancy announcement.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Transportation Security Officers and Lead TSOs.
• 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 Sumterville, FL is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to oversee screening operations at multiple checkpoints and baggage operations. The role requires strong judgment, clear communication, and leadership in routine and urgent security situations.

The position involves supervising officers, coordinating staffing, and ensuring TSA procedures are followed.