Senior Transportation Security Operations Lead

TSA Careers Center; Tangent (OR); On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security, in Tangent, OR, seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer. You will supervise officers and oversee screening operations, assign work, and coordinate coverage to maintain security and efficiency.

Applicants should have at least one year of specialized supervisory experience and must meet federal requirements, including background checks and security clearance.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or U.S. national.
• Able to pass a background investigation and obtain/maintain security clearance.
• Able to pass pre-employment drug screening and meet TSA medical standards.
• Physical capability to lift up to 50 pounds and stand/walk for extended periods.

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

Job description

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security, in Tangent, OR, seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer. You will supervise officers and oversee screening operations, assign work, and coordinate coverage to maintain security and efficiency.

Applicants should have at least one year of specialized supervisory experience and must meet federal requirements, including background checks and security clearance.