Senior Transportation Security Officer – OPS Lead

Transportation Security Jobs; Oakfield (ME); On-site; USD 29,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Federal benefits

Uniform allowance

Wellness programs

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security in Oakfield, ME, seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to supervise officers and oversee screening operations at the airport. The role requires leadership, sound judgment, and the ability to guide teams through routine and security-critical situations.

Applicants should have at least one year of specialized supervisory experience in transportation-security operations and six months in a leadership role.

Qualifications

• Requires at least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• Must have at least six months of experience as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor.
• Carefully review the eligibility section of the active vacancy announcement.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Transportation Security Officers and Lead Transportation Security Officers
• Oversee passenger, carry-on, 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 workplace concerns
• Respond to security incidents and checkpoint disruptions
• Prepare operational briefings, logs, incident reports, and management communications
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders and TSA leadership when required
• Recommend improvements to screening procedures and staffing plans

Skills

Supervision

Leadership

Communication

Decision making

Staff coordination

Job description

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security in Oakfield, ME, seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to supervise officers and oversee screening operations at the airport. The role requires leadership, sound judgment, and the ability to guide teams through routine and security-critical situations.

Applicants should have at least one year of specialized supervisory experience in transportation-security operations and six months in a leadership role.