Senior Transportation Security Leader — Supervise Screening

TSA Careers Center; La Grange (NC); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security, La Grange, NC, seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to oversee screening operations and lead a team of officers at the airport. The role requires judgment, clear communication, and leadership during routine and high-stress security situations.

Responsibilities include supervising officers, coordinating staffing, and partnering with airport stakeholders.

Qualifications

• One year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• Six months of experience as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor.
• Applicants should review the active vacancy announcement for specific eligibility and required conditions.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Transportation Security Officers and Lead Transportation Security Officers
• Oversee passenger, carry-on baggage, and checked baggage screening operations
• Assign work, establish priorities, and coordinate rotations and coverage
• Make security-based decisions using TSA procedures and available information
• Review performance and provide coaching and feedback
• Approve leave and address routine workplace concerns
• Respond to security incidents, checkpoint disruptions, and emergencies
• Prepare operational briefings, logs, incident reports, and communications
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders and TSA leadership as required
• Recommend improvements to screening procedures and staffing plans

Skills

Staff supervision

Decision making

Clear communication

Leadership

Operational coordination

Job description

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security, La Grange, NC, seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to oversee screening operations and lead a team of officers at the airport. The role requires judgment, clear communication, and leadership during routine and high-stress security situations.

Responsibilities include supervising officers, coordinating staffing, and partnering with airport stakeholders.