Senior Transportation Security Officer — Lead & Operations

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

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in Kingston, RI is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to lead Screening operations, supervise officers, and coordinate staffing at one or more checkpoints. The role requires sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to manage routine and fast-moving security situations.

Responsibilities include directing passenger and baggage screening, assigning work, reviewing performance, responding to incidents, and coordinating with airport

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.
• Applicants should review the eligibility section of the active TSA vacancy announcement.

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.
• 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 in Kingston, RI is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to lead Screening operations, supervise officers, and coordinate staffing at one or more checkpoints. The role requires sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to manage routine and fast-moving security situations.

Responsibilities include directing passenger and baggage screening, assigning work, reviewing performance, responding to incidents, and coordinating with airport