Senior Transportation Security Officer — Lead & Ops Supervisor

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

Benefits offered by this job

Federal benefits

Retirement plan

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in Greenville (GA) seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to lead teams, oversee screening operations, and coordinate staffing at assigned checkpoints. The role requires judgment, clear communication, and the ability to manage routine and emergent security situations.

Responsibilities include supervising officers, coordinating coverage, and preparing briefings and incident reports.

Qualifications

• 1 year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• At least 6 months of experience as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor.

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

Decision making

Communication

Operational oversight

Job description

Transportation Security Administration in Greenville (GA) seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to lead teams, oversee screening operations, and coordinate staffing at assigned checkpoints. The role requires judgment, clear communication, and the ability to manage routine and emergent security situations.

Responsibilities include supervising officers, coordinating coverage, and preparing briefings and incident reports.