Senior Transportation Security Lead — Screening Ops

Transportation Security Jobs; Town of Medford (WI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

The Transportation Security Administration in Medford, WI seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to lead screening teams and coordinate operations across passenger, baggage, and cargo screening. You will supervise officers, assign workloads, and ensure procedures meet security standards.

This full-time role requires sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to respond to security incidents.

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• At least six months of experience as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor.
• Review the eligibility section of the active TSA 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 and professional 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, reports, and management communications.
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders, law-enforcement, and TSA leadership as required.
• Recommend improvements to screening procedures and staffing plans.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Decision making

Security operations

Job description

The Transportation Security Administration in Medford, WI seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to lead screening teams and coordinate operations across passenger, baggage, and cargo screening. You will supervise officers, assign workloads, and ensure procedures meet security standards.

This full-time role requires sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to respond to security incidents.