Senior Transportation Security Lead - Airport Operations

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

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in Preston, ID, is seeking a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to oversee security screening operations and lead a team of officers. The role requires coordinating with airport stakeholders and police, managing shifts, and applying TSA procedures to maintain safety and efficiency.

Applicants should have experience supervising transportation-security operations and leading teams, with readiness to work varied shifts.

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience in supervising transportation-security operations.
• At least six months of experience as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor.

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

Job description

Transportation Security Administration in Preston, ID, is seeking a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to oversee security screening operations and lead a team of officers. The role requires coordinating with airport stakeholders and police, managing shifts, and applying TSA procedures to maintain safety and efficiency.

Applicants should have experience supervising transportation-security operations and leading teams, with readiness to work varied shifts.