Security Operations Lead — Screenings & Team Oversight

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Long-term-care insurance

Paid leave

Federal holidays

Federal retirement program

Thrift Savings Plan

Flexible spending accounts

Employee-assistance resources

Career-development opportunities

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security in Mansfield, WA is seeking a supervisory Transportation Security Officer/Lead Transportation Security Officer to oversee screening operations, assign work, and coordinate employee rotations.

This fulltime role requires at least one year of supervisory experience, offers a pay range of 25.00–50.00 per hour under the SV-F band, and includes federal benefits; shifts may include nights, weekends, and overtime.

Qualifications

• Applicants generally need at least one year of specialized experience that demonstrates the knowledge and judgment required to supervise transportation-security operations.
• Candidates must also generally have at least six months of experience as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor.
• Many Supervisory TSO vacancies are limited to current permanent or eligible TSA employees; review the active announcement for eligibility.

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

Supervisory experience

Staff coordination

Decision making

Leadership

Job description

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security in Mansfield, WA is seeking a supervisory Transportation Security Officer/Lead Transportation Security Officer to oversee screening operations, assign work, and coordinate employee rotations.

This fulltime role requires at least one year of supervisory experience, offers a pay range of 25.00–50.00 per hour under the SV-F band, and includes federal benefits; shifts may include nights, weekends, and overtime.