Senior Transportation Security Lead

TSA Job Listings; Gaffney (SC); 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

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in Gaffney, SC seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to lead screening operations and teams. You will oversee passenger and baggage screening at the assigned airport, coordinate staffing, and make security decisions per TSA procedures.

The role requires strong judgment, clear communication, and leadership in routine and high-pressure situations. Applicants should have prior supervisory experience in security operations and be prepared for

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.

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 employee rotations and coverage.
• Make security-based decisions using TSA procedures, operational information, observation, and professional judgment.
• Review employee performance and provide coaching, instruction, and developmental feedback.
• Approve leave and address routine employee or workplace concerns.
• Respond to security incidents, checkpoint disruptions, and emergency situations.
• Prepare operational briefings, checkpoint logs, incident reports, and management communications.
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders, law-enforcement personnel, and TSA leadership when required.
• Recommend improvements to screening procedures, staffing plans, and airport operations.

Skills

Leadership

Supervision

Communication

Decision making

Job description

Transportation Security Administration in Gaffney, SC seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to lead screening operations and teams. You will oversee passenger and baggage screening at the assigned airport, coordinate staffing, and make security decisions per TSA procedures.

The role requires strong judgment, clear communication, and leadership in routine and high-pressure situations. Applicants should have prior supervisory experience in security operations and be prepared for