Senior Transportation Security Leader — Operations & People Oversight

TSA Careers Center; Ocean Springs (MS); On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in Ocean Springs, MS seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead screening operations and supervise frontline staff. You will oversee passenger and baggage screening, assign tasks, and ensure procedures meet security standards.

The role requires strong judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead under routine and high-pressure conditions across various shifts and potentially overtime.

Qualifications

• Must have at least one year of specialized experience in supervising transportation-security operations.
• Experience related to work performed by a Transportation Security Officer or Lead Transportation Security Officer.
• Candidates generally must have at least six months as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor.
• Review the eligibility section of the active vacancy announcement before applying.

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

Supervision

Staff coordination

Communication

Decision making

Job description

Transportation Security Administration in Ocean Springs, MS seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead screening operations and supervise frontline staff. You will oversee passenger and baggage screening, assign tasks, and ensure procedures meet security standards.

The role requires strong judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead under routine and high-pressure conditions across various shifts and potentially overtime.