Senior Transportation Security Lead - Passenger Screening & Ops

Transportation Security Jobs; Stephens (AR); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

The Transportation Security Administration, part of the Department of Homeland Security, seeks a supervisory officer in Stephens, AR. This role focuses on leading Transportation Security Officers and coordinating screening operations.

The position requires handling shifts, coordinating coverage, and guiding teams on daily security duties. The incumbent will review performance, provide coaching, and handle routine workplace concerns while ensuring compliance with TSA procedures and safety

Qualifications

• Applicants generally need at least one year of specialized experience that demonstrates the knowledge and judgment required to supervise transportation-security operations.
• Qualifying experience is typically related to work performed by a Transportation Security Officer or Lead Transportation Security Officer and must meet the pay-band level specified in the vacancy announcement.
• Candidates must also generally have at least six months of experience as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor.
• Leadership experience may be gained during the same period as the specialized security experience.

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

The Transportation Security Administration, part of the Department of Homeland Security, seeks a supervisory officer in Stephens, AR. This role focuses on leading Transportation Security Officers and coordinating screening operations.

The position requires handling shifts, coordinating coverage, and guiding teams on daily security duties. The incumbent will review performance, provide coaching, and handle routine workplace concerns while ensuring compliance with TSA procedures and safety