Senior Transportation Security Officer & Team Lead

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

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security in Severn, NC seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to lead screening operations, oversee passenger and baggage screening, and manage staffing and coverage across checkpoints. The role requires sound judgment and strong communication to supervise teams and handle security incidents.

The position offers full-time appointment with potential shift work, including nights, weekends, and overtime, per vacancy details.

Qualifications

• One year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• Leadership experience such as supervising teams or work groups.

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 and operational information.
• Review employee performance and provide coaching and developmental feedback.
• Approve leave and address routine employee or workplace concerns.
• Respond to security incidents, checkpoint disruptions, and emergencies.
• Prepare operational briefings, checkpoint logs, incident reports, and management communications.
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders and TSA leadership when required.
• Recommend improvements to screening procedures, staffing plans, and airport operations.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Judgment

Team supervision

Job description

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security in Severn, NC seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to lead screening operations, oversee passenger and baggage screening, and manage staffing and coverage across checkpoints. The role requires sound judgment and strong communication to supervise teams and handle security incidents.

The position offers full-time appointment with potential shift work, including nights, weekends, and overtime, per vacancy details.