Lead TSA: Security Screening & Operations Leader

TSA Careers Center; North Carolina; On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Federal benefits package

Uniform allowance

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security in Macon, NC seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to lead screening operations and coordinate teams across checkpoints, baggage, and cargo security. The role demands strong judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead in routine and fast-moving security situations.

Applicants should have at least one year of specialized supervisory experience and six months in a leadership role, with eligibility

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• At least six months of experience as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor.
• Review eligibility section of the vacancy announcement and follow TSA requirements.

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 and professional judgment.
• Review employee performance and provide coaching and feedback.
• Approve leave and address routine employee or workplace concerns.
• Respond to security incidents, checkpoint disruptions, and emergencies.
• Prepare operational briefings, checkpoint logs, incident reports, and management communications.
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders, law-enforcement personnel, and TSA leadership.

Job description

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security in Macon, NC seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to lead screening operations and coordinate teams across checkpoints, baggage, and cargo security. The role demands strong judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead in routine and fast-moving security situations.

Applicants should have at least one year of specialized supervisory experience and six months in a leadership role, with eligibility