Security Operations Leader—Transportation Screening

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision insurance

Paid leave and federal holidays

Thrift Savings Plan

Flexible spending accounts

Employee-assistance resources

Career-development opportunities

Tuition support

Transportation subsidies

Uniform allowance

Wellness programs

Premium pay

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration, part of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officers in Lexington, MS.

The role involves leading screening operations, coordinating staffing, and ensuring security procedures are followed accurately. Applicants should have proven leadership and communication skills, plus experience supervising transportation-security teams and handling routine to complex operational scenarios.

Qualifications

• Experience supervising transportation-security operations (TSOs and Lead TSOs).
• Strong communication and leadership abilities required for coordinating screening operations.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Transportation Security Officers and Lead Transportation Security Officers.
• Oversee passenger and baggage-screening operations and checkpoint staffing.
• Coordinate staffing, coverage, and rotations; assign work and establish priorities.
• Make security-based decisions using TSA procedures and available information.
• Review performance and provide coaching and feedback; manage leave and workplace concerns.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Staff coordination

Decision making

Supervision

Job description

Transportation Security Administration, part of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officers in Lexington, MS.

The role involves leading screening operations, coordinating staffing, and ensuring security procedures are followed accurately. Applicants should have proven leadership and communication skills, plus experience supervising transportation-security teams and handling routine to complex operational scenarios.