Senior Transportation Security Lead — Team & Operations

TSA Careers Center; Morrow (AR); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration (TSA), part of the Department of Homeland Security, is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to oversee screening operations at Morrow, AR. The role involves supervising officers, coordinating staffing, and ensuring accurate and consistent security procedures.

We expect candidates to have at least one year of specialized experience in security operations, plus six months in a leadership role.

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• Leadership experience including workload distribution, staff coaching, and performance review.
• Review eligibility and ensure compliance with TSA procedures and pay-band requirements.

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 operational information
• Review employee performance and provide coaching and developmental feedback
• Approve leave and address routine employee or workplace concerns
• Respond to security incidents, checkpoint disruptions, and emergencies
• Prepare operational briefings, checkpoint logs, and incident reports
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders and TSA leadership as needed
• Recommend improvements to screening procedures and staffing plans

Skills

Leadership

Supervision

Communication

Security operations

Job description

Transportation Security Administration (TSA), part of the Department of Homeland Security, is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to oversee screening operations at Morrow, AR. The role involves supervising officers, coordinating staffing, and ensuring accurate and consistent security procedures.

We expect candidates to have at least one year of specialized experience in security operations, plus six months in a leadership role.