Senior Transportation Security Lead Oversee Screening Ops

Transportation Security Jobs; Chesapeake Beach (MD); On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration, part of the Department of Homeland Security, seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officer opportunities in Chesapeake Beach, MD. The role supervises officers and oversees passenger screening, baggage handling, and related operations with rotating shifts, weekends, and overtime as needed.

Applicants should have supervisory experience in transportation-security settings and meet eligibility for the federal vacancy.

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialised experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• At least six months of experience as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor.
• Careful review of the eligibility section of the active vacancy announcement.

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 judgement
• 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

Leadership

Supervision

Decision making

Job description

Transportation Security Administration, part of the Department of Homeland Security, seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officer opportunities in Chesapeake Beach, MD. The role supervises officers and oversees passenger screening, baggage handling, and related operations with rotating shifts, weekends, and overtime as needed.

Applicants should have supervisory experience in transportation-security settings and meet eligibility for the federal vacancy.