Security Ops Lead: Transportation Screening

TSA Job Listings; Perry Hall (MD); On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid leave and federal holidays

Thrift Savings Plan (TSA)

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security in Perry Hall, MD is seeking a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead screening operations. You will supervise TSOs, coordinate coverage, and make security-based decisions following TSA procedures.

Applicants should have at least one year of specialized security experience and be eligible for the required pay-band. The role may involve varying shifts, overtime, and federal scheduling requirements.

Qualifications

• Applicants generally need at least one year of specialized experience demonstrated to supervise transportation-security operations.
• Qualifying experience is typically related to work performed by a Transportation Security Officer or Lead Transportation Security Officer and must meet the pay-band level in the vacancy.
• Many Supervisory TSO vacancies are limited to current TSA employees; review the official vacancy announcement for 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 rotations and coverage
• Make security-based decisions using TSA procedures and observation
• Review employee performance and provide coaching and feedback
• Approve leave and address routine workplace concerns
• Respond to security incidents, checkpoint disruptions, and emergencies
• Prepare operational briefings, checkpoint logs, and incident reports
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders and TSA leadership when required
• Recommend improvements to screening procedures and staffing plans

Job description

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security in Perry Hall, MD is seeking a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead screening operations. You will supervise TSOs, coordinate coverage, and make security-based decisions following TSA procedures.

Applicants should have at least one year of specialized security experience and be eligible for the required pay-band. The role may involve varying shifts, overtime, and federal scheduling requirements.