Senior Transportation Security Operations Leader

TSA Careers Center; Mount Ida (AR); On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Federal benefits

Uniform allowance

Tuition support

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in Mount Ida, Arkansas, is hiring Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead screening operations and supervise Officers. You will coordinate staffing, oversee various screening activities, and ensure procedures are followed with sound judgment and clear communication.

The role requires experience in security supervision and a track record of leading teams, with the appointment type being full-time and shifts including early mornings, evenings,

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• At least six months of experience as a work leader or supervisor, capable of distributing workloads and training staff.
• Review of eligibility for current TSA employees and adherence to the vacancy announcement pay-band level.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Transportation Security Officers and Lead Transportation Security Officers.
• Oversee passenger, carry-on and checked baggage, or cargo-screening operations.
• Assign work, set priorities, and coordinate rotations and coverage.
• Make security-based decisions using TSA procedures and professional judgment.
• Provide coaching and development feedback to staff.
• Approve leave and address routine workplace concerns.
• Respond to security incidents, disruptions, and emergencies.
• Prepare operational briefings, logs, incident reports, and management communications.
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders, law-enforcement and TSA leadership when required.
• Recommend improvements to screening procedures and staffing plans.

Job description

Transportation Security Administration in Mount Ida, Arkansas, is hiring Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead screening operations and supervise Officers. You will coordinate staffing, oversee various screening activities, and ensure procedures are followed with sound judgment and clear communication.

The role requires experience in security supervision and a track record of leading teams, with the appointment type being full-time and shifts including early mornings, evenings,