Senior Transportation Security Lead — Team & Operations

TSA Careers Center; Flushing (MI); On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security in Flushing, MI seeks a supervisory officer to oversee screening operations and lead Transportation Security Officers. You will assign workloads, monitor performance, and coordinate coverage to ensure efficient security processes.

The role requires at least one year of specialized supervisory experience in security operations and the ability to make critical decisions following TSA procedures.

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.

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

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security in Flushing, MI seeks a supervisory officer to oversee screening operations and lead Transportation Security Officers. You will assign workloads, monitor performance, and coordinate coverage to ensure efficient security processes.

The role requires at least one year of specialized supervisory experience in security operations and the ability to make critical decisions following TSA procedures.