Senior Transportation Security Officer — Lead Screening Ops

TSA Careers Center; Portsmouth (OH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Federal benefits

Tuition assistance

Uniform allowance

Job summary

TSA Careers Center seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer in Portsmouth, OH to lead and coordinate daily security screening operations. You will supervise Transportation Security Officers and Lead Officers, assign workloads, and ensure procedures are followed accurately and safely.

Ideal candidates have prior supervisory experience in security, strong judgment, and the ability to communicate clearly across teams and airport partners.

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.
• Review the eligibility section of the vacancy announcement for TSA employees.

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, observation, and professional judgment
• Review employee performance and provide coaching, instruction, and developmental feedback
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders and TSA leadership when required
• Recommend improvements to screening procedures, staffing plans, and airport operations

Job description

TSA Careers Center seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer in Portsmouth, OH to lead and coordinate daily security screening operations. You will supervise Transportation Security Officers and Lead Officers, assign workloads, and ensure procedures are followed accurately and safely.

Ideal candidates have prior supervisory experience in security, strong judgment, and the ability to communicate clearly across teams and airport partners.