Security Operations Lead — Transportation Screening

TSA Careers Center; East Charleston (VT); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security in East Charleston, VT is seeking a Supervisory role to oversee TSA officers and lead screening operations across checkpoints. The position involves assigning workloads, coordinating rotations, and ensuring compliance with procedures and safety standards.

Applicants should have at least one year of specialized supervisory security experience and six months in a lead role.

Qualifications

• One year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• Experience as work leader, team leader, or supervisor for at least six months.

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

Supervision

Leadership

Staff management

Shift planning

Job description

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security in East Charleston, VT is seeking a Supervisory role to oversee TSA officers and lead screening operations across checkpoints. The position involves assigning workloads, coordinating rotations, and ensuring compliance with procedures and safety standards.

Applicants should have at least one year of specialized supervisory security experience and six months in a lead role.