Senior Lead Transportation Security Officer

TSA Job Listings; Auburn (KY); On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid leave and holidays

Federal benefits (retirement plan)

Support for career development

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in Auburn, KY is seeking a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead a team in passenger and baggage screening at a busy airport. You will supervise Officers and Lead Officers, assign shifts, monitor performance, and ensure procedures are followed with sound judgment.

The role emphasizes leadership during routine operations and urgent security situations, with coordination among airport stakeholders and TSA leadership to maintain safety and

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• Qualifying experience related to TSO/Lead TSO roles and pay-band level.
• At least 6 months of experience as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor.
• Leadership experience demonstrated by workload distribution, training, and performance monitoring.
• Current TSA employees may be prioritized.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Transportation Security Officers and Lead Transportation Security Officers.
• Oversee passenger and baggage screening operations.
• Assign work, set priorities, and coordinate rotations and coverage.
• Make security-based decisions using TSA procedures and judgment.
• Review performance and provide coaching and feedback.
• Approve leave and address workplace concerns.
• Respond to security incidents and checkpoint disruptions.
• Prepare briefings, logs, incident reports, and communications.
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders and TSA leadership.
• Recommend improvements to procedures and staffing plans.

Skills

Supervision & leadership

Security operations

Staffing coordination

Decision making

Job description

Transportation Security Administration in Auburn, KY is seeking a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead a team in passenger and baggage screening at a busy airport. You will supervise Officers and Lead Officers, assign shifts, monitor performance, and ensure procedures are followed with sound judgment.

The role emphasizes leadership during routine operations and urgent security situations, with coordination among airport stakeholders and TSA leadership to maintain safety and