Senior Transportation Security Officer & Team Lead

TSA Job Listings; Derwood (MD); On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security, is seeking a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer in Derwood, MD. The role involves supervising Transportation Security Officers and Lead Transportation Security Officers, coordinating staffing, and guiding screening operations to ensure procedures are carried out accurately and consistently.

Candidates should demonstrate sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead during routine and emergency

Qualifications

• Must have strong leadership and supervision abilities.
• Excellent communication and decision-making skills.
• Ability to coordinate staffing and oversee screening operations.

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 information.
• Review performance and provide coaching and feedback.
• Approve leave and address routine workplace concerns.
• Respond to security incidents, disruptions, and emergencies.
• Prepare operational briefings, logs, and reports.
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders and TSA leadership.
• Suggest improvements to procedures, staffing plans, and airport operations.

Skills

Leadership

Supervision

Communication

Decision making

Staff coordination

Job description

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security, is seeking a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer in Derwood, MD. The role involves supervising Transportation Security Officers and Lead Transportation Security Officers, coordinating staffing, and guiding screening operations to ensure procedures are carried out accurately and consistently.

Candidates should demonstrate sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead during routine and emergency