Senior Transportation Security Lead – Airport Ops

Transportation Security Jobs; Cleaton (KY); On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid federal holidays

Thrift Savings Plan (retirement)

Flexible spending accounts

Job summary

The Transportation Security Administration in Cleaton, KY seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to oversee screening operations and supervise Officers and Lead Officers at one or more checkpoints. You will assign work, coordinate staffing, and apply TSA procedures to maintain security and efficiency.

This role demands sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead during routine operations and security incidents.

Qualifications

• Experience supervising transportation-security operations or teams.
• Ability to coordinate staffing and respond to security needs.
• Strong communication and decision-making skills.

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, disruptions, and emergencies.
• Prepare briefings, logs, and management communications.
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders and TSA leadership as required.
• Recommend improvements to procedures and staffing plans.

Skills

Supervisory

Leadership

Communication

Decision making

Job description

The Transportation Security Administration in Cleaton, KY seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to oversee screening operations and supervise Officers and Lead Officers at one or more checkpoints. You will assign work, coordinate staffing, and apply TSA procedures to maintain security and efficiency.

This role demands sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead during routine operations and security incidents.