Security Operations Lead — Transportation Screening

TSA Job Listings; West Salem (WI); On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration, West Salem, Wisconsin, is seeking a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead airport screening teams at the West Salem checkpoint. The role involves managing Officers, coordinating passenger and baggage screening, and ensuring TSA procedures are followed with sound judgment.

Applicants should have at least one year of specialized supervisory security experience and six months of leadership experience.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• At least 6 months of experience as work leader, team leader, or supervisor.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Transportation Security Officers and Lead Transportation Security Officers.
• Oversee passenger, carry-on, checked baggage, or cargo-screening operations.
• Assign work, establish priorities, and coordinate rotations and coverage.
• Make security-based decisions using TSA procedures, information, and judgment.
• Review employee performance and provide coaching and development feedback.
• Approve leave and address routine workplace concerns.
• Respond to security incidents, checkpoint disruptions, and emergencies.
• Prepare operational briefings, logs, and incident reports.
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders and TSA leadership when required.
• Recommend improvements to screening procedures and staffing plans.

Skills

Staff supervision

Operational planning

Decision making

Communication

Job description

Transportation Security Administration, West Salem, Wisconsin, is seeking a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead airport screening teams at the West Salem checkpoint. The role involves managing Officers, coordinating passenger and baggage screening, and ensuring TSA procedures are followed with sound judgment.

Applicants should have at least one year of specialized supervisory security experience and six months of leadership experience.