Senior Transportation Security Lead - Airport Screening

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

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in Ashland, MS seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to lead screening operations at the airport. The role involves supervising officers, coordinating staffing, and ensuring TSA procedures are followed during routine and security-critical situations.

The position emphasizes clear communication, sound judgment, and the ability to manage multiple checkpoints and shift schedules, including potential overtime and varied shifts.

Qualifications

• Must have at least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• Must have at least six months of experience as a work leader or supervisor.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or U.S. national.

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

Staff supervision

Leadership

Decision making

Communication

Operational coordination

Job description

Transportation Security Administration in Ashland, MS seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to lead screening operations at the airport. The role involves supervising officers, coordinating staffing, and ensuring TSA procedures are followed during routine and security-critical situations.

The position emphasizes clear communication, sound judgment, and the ability to manage multiple checkpoints and shift schedules, including potential overtime and varied shifts.