Senior Transportation Security Officer & Operations Lead

TSA Job Listings; North Monmouth (ME); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Federal benefits

Tuition support

Uniform allowance

Paid leave and federal holidays

Career development opportunities

Job summary

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) in North Monmouth, ME seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead Transportation Security Officers and oversee passenger and baggage screening at the airport.

This full-time role requires sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to respond to security incidents, coordinate staffing, and ensure procedures are followed, including shifts in early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

• Applicants generally need at least one year of specialized experience demonstrating knowledge and judgment in supervising transportation-security operations.
• Must have at least six months of experience as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor, showing ability to distribute workloads and train staff.
• Many vacancies are limited to current permanent or eligible TSA employees; check the official vacancy announcement for details.

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 rotations and coverage
• Make security-based decisions using TSA procedures and operational information
• Review employee performance and provide coaching and feedback
• Approve leave and address routine employee or workplace concerns
• Respond to security incidents, checkpoint disruptions, and emergencies
• Prepare operational briefings, logs, incident reports, and management communications
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders and TSA leadership as required
• Recommend improvements to screening procedures and staffing plans

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Judgment

Job description

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) in North Monmouth, ME seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead Transportation Security Officers and oversee passenger and baggage screening at the airport.

This full-time role requires sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to respond to security incidents, coordinate staffing, and ensure procedures are followed, including shifts in early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.