Senior Transportation Security Lead

TSA Careers Center; Burlington (NC); On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid leave

Federal retirement program (TSP)

Flexible spending accounts

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) in Burlington, VT is seeking a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead screening operations and manage a team of officers and lead officers at one or more checkpoints.

The role requires sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to guide operations during routine and fast-moving security situations; shifts may include early mornings, evenings, overnights, weekends, holidays, or overtime.

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• At least six months as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor.
• Many Supervisory TSO vacancies are limited to current permanent or eligible TSA employees.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or U.S. national.
• Must complete a background investigation and obtain security clearance.

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 judgment.
• Review performance and provide coaching and feedback.
• Approve leave and address routine workplace concerns.
• Respond to security incidents and emergencies.
• Prepare operational briefings, logs, reports, and communications.

Job description

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) in Burlington, VT is seeking a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead screening operations and manage a team of officers and lead officers at one or more checkpoints.

The role requires sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to guide operations during routine and fast-moving security situations; shifts may include early mornings, evenings, overnights, weekends, holidays, or overtime.