Senior Transportation Security Operations Lead

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

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security in Athena, OR is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to lead screening teams and ensure efficient, secure operations at assigned checkpoints. You will supervise officers, coordinate staffing, make security-based decisions, review performance, and liaise with airport stakeholders.

The role requires flexibility for varied shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays, and offers federal benefits and growth

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• At least six months of experience as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor.
• Current or eligible TSA employees preferred; review eligibility in the vacancy announcement.

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, instruction, and developmental feedback
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders and TSA leadership when required
• Recommend improvements to screening procedures, staffing plans, and airport operations

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Judgment

Supervision

Job description

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security in Athena, OR is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to lead screening teams and ensure efficient, secure operations at assigned checkpoints. You will supervise officers, coordinate staffing, make security-based decisions, review performance, and liaise with airport stakeholders.

The role requires flexibility for varied shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays, and offers federal benefits and growth