Senior Transportation Security Officer - Lead & Ops

TSA Careers Center; Kings Mountain (NC); On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Federal benefits

Job summary

The Transportation Security Administration, part of the Department of Homeland Security, is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to oversee screening operations at Kings Mountain, NC. The role requires strong judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead during routine and high-pressure security situations.

You will supervise Transportation Security Officers and Lead Transportation Security Officers, coordinate staffing, and ensure consistency in procedures across

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or U.S. national.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain the security clearance.

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.

Job description

The Transportation Security Administration, part of the Department of Homeland Security, is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to oversee screening operations at Kings Mountain, NC. The role requires strong judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead during routine and high-pressure security situations.

You will supervise Transportation Security Officers and Lead Transportation Security Officers, coordinate staffing, and ensure consistency in procedures across