Senior Transportation Security Lead: Ops & People Manager

TSA Job Listings; Speedwell (TN); On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid leave

Federal retirement program

Thrift Savings Plan

Uniform allowance

Wellness programs

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in Speedwell, TN seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead screening operations and guide a team of officers at the airport. You will supervise Officers, coordinate staffing, and ensure procedures are performed accurately and consistently.

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

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• Experience as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor for at least six months.
• Ability to distribute workloads, train employees, maintain work records, monitor performance, and address routine concerns.

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 and judgment
• Review employee performance and provide coaching and feedback
• Approve leave and address routine workplace concerns
• Respond to security incidents, checkpoint disruptions, and emergencies
• Prepare operational briefings, logs, incident reports, and management communications
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders, law-enforcement, and TSA leadership when required
• Recommend improvements to screening procedures, staffing plans, and airport operations

Job description

Transportation Security Administration in Speedwell, TN seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead screening operations and guide a team of officers at the airport. You will supervise Officers, coordinate staffing, and ensure procedures are performed accurately and consistently.

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