Senior Transportation Security Leader - Screening Ops & People

Transportation Security Jobs; Raymond (WA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition support

Transportation subsidies

Uniform allowance

Wellness programs

Federal retirement plan (TSP)

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security, in Raymond, WA, seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to lead screening operations and coordinate staffing. The role emphasizes judgment, clear communication, and strong leadership in both routine and security-critical moments.

Responsibilities include supervising TSOs, managing queues and screenings, and coordinating with airport partners. Eligibility requires U.S.

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.
• Local eligibility concerns can apply; review the vacancy for specifics.

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

Supervisory experience

Coaching

Decision making

Job description

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security, in Raymond, WA, seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to lead screening operations and coordinate staffing. The role emphasizes judgment, clear communication, and strong leadership in both routine and security-critical moments.

Responsibilities include supervising TSOs, managing queues and screenings, and coordinating with airport partners. Eligibility requires U.S.