Senior Transportation Security Lead – Screening Operations

Transportation Security Jobs; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid leave

Federal holidays

Thrift Savings Plan

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security in Columbia, AL seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead and oversee screening operations, assign work, and coordinate coverage. This full-time role requires at least one year of supervisory security experience and the ability to make security-based decisions using TSA procedures.

Federal benefits are included, with opportunities to coach staff, review performance, address concerns, and respond to

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience supervising security operations.
• Experience related to Transportation Security Officer roles preferred.
• Ability to distribute workloads and train employees.

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, disruptions, and emergencies.
• Prepare operational briefings, logs, and incident reports.
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders, law enforcement, and TSA leadership.
• Recommend improvements to screening procedures and staffing plans.

Skills

Leadership

Supervisory guidance

Decision making

Job description

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security in Columbia, AL seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead and oversee screening operations, assign work, and coordinate coverage. This full-time role requires at least one year of supervisory security experience and the ability to make security-based decisions using TSA procedures.

Federal benefits are included, with opportunities to coach staff, review performance, address concerns, and respond to