Senior Transportation Security Officer - Leadership Role

Transportation Security Jobs; Lincoln City (OR); On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in Lincoln City, IN, is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to manage screening operations and supervise frontline staff.

The role requires leadership, sound judgment, and the ability to coordinate staffing and respond to security incidents. Appointments are full-time with duties across passenger and baggage-screening operations.

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.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or U.S. national.
• Must meet TSA medical, vision, hearing, color-perception, and physical standards.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain the security clearance listed in the vacancy.
• Must pass pre-employment drug screening and remain subject to testing requirements.
• Must be available for varying shifts and overtime when required.
• Some Supervisory TSO vacancies are limited to current permanent or eligible 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 and operational information.
• Review employee performance and provide coaching and development feedback.
• Approve leave and address routine employee or workplace concerns.
• Respond to security incidents, checkpoint disruptions, and emergencies.
• Prepare operational briefings, checkpoint logs, and incident reports.
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders and TSA leadership as required.
• Recommend improvements to screening procedures, staffing plans, and airport operations.

Job description

Transportation Security Administration in Lincoln City, IN, is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to manage screening operations and supervise frontline staff.

The role requires leadership, sound judgment, and the ability to coordinate staffing and respond to security incidents. Appointments are full-time with duties across passenger and baggage-screening operations.