Senior Transportation Security Officer – Team Lead

Transportation Security Jobs; Chesapeake Beach (MD); On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

The Transportation Security Administration in Chesapeake Beach, MD seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to lead screening teams, oversee passenger and baggage screening operations, and coordinate staffing and coverage at one or more checkpoints. Applicants should have at least one year of specialized security supervisory experience and prior lead role.

The position requires U.S. citizenship, ability to work varied shifts, overtime, and federal holidays.

Qualifications

• One year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• Six months of experience as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor.

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, information, observation and judgment.
• Review employee performance and provide coaching and feedback.
• Approve leave and address routine workplace concerns.
• Respond to security incidents and emergencies.
• Prepare briefings, logs, and management communications.
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders and TSA leadership as required.
• Recommend improvements to screening procedures and staffing plans.

Skills

Supervision

Team leadership

Decision making

Job description

The Transportation Security Administration in Chesapeake Beach, MD seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to lead screening teams, oversee passenger and baggage screening operations, and coordinate staffing and coverage at one or more checkpoints. Applicants should have at least one year of specialized security supervisory experience and prior lead role.

The position requires U.S. citizenship, ability to work varied shifts, overtime, and federal holidays.