Lead TSA Security Officer - Airport Screening Leadership

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

Benefits offered by this job

Federal benefits package

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security, Longs, SC, is seeking a supervisory candidate for fulltime duties in transportation-security operations. The role involves overseeing screening operations, coordinating shifts, and directing Transportation Security Officers and Lead Transportation Security Officers.

Applicants should have at least one year of specialized supervisory experience in TSA settings, with the ability to distribute workloads, train staff, and

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• Experience as a work leader or supervisor with workload distribution and training.
• Ability to review eligibility and understand active TSA vacancy announcements.

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.

Skills

Leadership

Supervision

Staff coordination

Decision making

Coaching

Job description

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security, Longs, SC, is seeking a supervisory candidate for fulltime duties in transportation-security operations. The role involves overseeing screening operations, coordinating shifts, and directing Transportation Security Officers and Lead Transportation Security Officers.

Applicants should have at least one year of specialized supervisory experience in TSA settings, with the ability to distribute workloads, train staff, and