Senior Transportation Security Lead — Operations & Coaching

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

Benefits offered by this job

Federal benefits

Tuition support

Uniform allowance

Wellness programs

Paid leave and federal holidays

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration is seeking a supervisory position in Washington state to oversee screening operations and lead a team of officers. You will assign workloads, monitor performance, and coordinate coverage across shifts while ensuring compliance with TSA procedures.

The role requires coordinating with airport stakeholders and handling security incidents, with a focus on improving procedures and staffing plans.

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• Six months of experience as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor.
• Leadership experience within TSA or similar security environments is preferred.

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, operational information, observation, and professional judgment.
• Review employee performance and provide coaching, instruction, and 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 is seeking a supervisory position in Washington state to oversee screening operations and lead a team of officers. You will assign workloads, monitor performance, and coordinate coverage across shifts while ensuring compliance with TSA procedures.

The role requires coordinating with airport stakeholders and handling security incidents, with a focus on improving procedures and staffing plans.