Senior Transportation Security Officer & Operations Lead

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

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration, part of the Department of Homeland Security, is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officer opportunities in Edmondson, AR. The role involves supervising Transportation Security Officers and Lead Transportation Security Officers, coordinating staffing, and ensuring screening procedures are carried out accurately and safely.

Typical duties include managing passenger and baggage screening operations, assigning work, and making security-based

Qualifications

• Experience: at least one year supervising transportation-security operations and lead roles, with ability to distribute workloads and train staff.
• General conditions: U.S. citizenship or U.S. national; able to obtain security clearance; able to pass background checks and drug screening.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Transportation Security Officers and Lead Transportation Security Officers.
• Oversee passenger, carry-on baggage, and checked baggage screening operations.
• Assign work, establish priorities, and coordinate rotations and coverage.
• Make security-based decisions using TSA procedures and professional judgment.
• Review employee performance and provide coaching and feedback.
• Approve leave and address routine workplace concerns.
• Respond to security incidents and emergencies.
• Prepare operational briefings, logs, and management communications.
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders and TSA leadership.

Job description

Transportation Security Administration, part of the Department of Homeland Security, is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officer opportunities in Edmondson, AR. The role involves supervising Transportation Security Officers and Lead Transportation Security Officers, coordinating staffing, and ensuring screening procedures are carried out accurately and safely.

Typical duties include managing passenger and baggage screening operations, assigning work, and making security-based