Senior Transportation Security Lead — Screening Operations

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

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration, a DHS agency, seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officer candidates to lead screening teams at Lexington, SC. You will supervise STSO staff, oversee passenger and baggage screening, and coordinate shifts and coverage to maintain security standards.

Applicants should demonstrate sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to handle routine and emergency situations while aligning with TSA procedures and policies.

Qualifications

• Ability to supervise Transportation Security Officers and provide coaching.
• Strong communication and decision-making under security pressure.
• Experience leading teams and coordinating staffing at busy check points.

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

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Judgment

Job description

Transportation Security Administration, a DHS agency, seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officer candidates to lead screening teams at Lexington, SC. You will supervise STSO staff, oversee passenger and baggage screening, and coordinate shifts and coverage to maintain security standards.

Applicants should demonstrate sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to handle routine and emergency situations while aligning with TSA procedures and policies.