Senior Transportation Security Lead | Ops & Oversight

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid leave

Federal holidays

Retirement program

Thrift Savings Plan

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security in Widener, AR is seeking a supervisory professional to oversee transportation-security operations. You will manage Supervisory Transportation Security Officers and lead teams across passenger and baggage screening, ensuring efficient coverage and safety.

The role requires oversight of procedures, performance coaching, and incident response, with opportunities to influence staffing plans and refined airport operations.

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• Six months of experience as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or U.S. national.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain the required security clearance and pass pre-employment drug screening.

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, Department of Homeland Security in Widener, AR is seeking a supervisory professional to oversee transportation-security operations. You will manage Supervisory Transportation Security Officers and lead teams across passenger and baggage screening, ensuring efficient coverage and safety.

The role requires oversight of procedures, performance coaching, and incident response, with opportunities to influence staffing plans and refined airport operations.