Security Operations Lead—Transportation Screening

TSA Careers Center; Corinth (MS); On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Federal benefits

Paid leave

Retirement plan

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in Corinth, MS is seeking a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to oversee screening teams and ensure efficient, compliant operations at the checkpoint.

The ideal candidate will supervise officers, coordinate shifts, and apply TSA procedures while maintaining security standards and effective communication with airport partners. This full-time posting notes varied shifts and potential overtime as required.

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.

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

Coaching

Decision making

Communication

Staffing

Job description

Transportation Security Administration in Corinth, MS is seeking a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to oversee screening teams and ensure efficient, compliant operations at the checkpoint.

The ideal candidate will supervise officers, coordinate shifts, and apply TSA procedures while maintaining security standards and effective communication with airport partners. This full-time posting notes varied shifts and potential overtime as required.