Security Operations Lead – Transportation Screening

TSA Job Listings; Blue River (OR); 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

Retirement plan (Thrift Savings Plan)

Flexible spending accounts

Career development opportunities

Tuition support

Transportation subsidies

Uniform allowance

Wellness programs

Premium pay

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security in Blue River, Oregon, seeks a supervisory position to oversee screening operations and lead a team of Transportation Security Officers. The role involves coordinating staffing, handling incidents, and delivering performance feedback in a fast-paced security environment.

Applicants should have related supervisory experience and may be asked to work varying shifts, weekends, and overtime as required by TSA regulations and

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.
• Current permanent or eligible TSA employees may apply and should review 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.

Job description

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security in Blue River, Oregon, seeks a supervisory position to oversee screening operations and lead a team of Transportation Security Officers. The role involves coordinating staffing, handling incidents, and delivering performance feedback in a fast-paced security environment.

Applicants should have related supervisory experience and may be asked to work varying shifts, weekends, and overtime as required by TSA regulations and