Senior Transportation Security Operations Leader

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

Benefits offered by this job

Federal benefits

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) in Swansboro, NC, is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to lead screening teams and manage daily operations at the airport level. The role involves supervising officers, coordinating staffing, and ensuring adherence to TSA procedures to maintain security and efficiency.

Ideal candidates have proven leadership in security operations, ability to manage shift rotations, and strong judgment under pressure.

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.
• Many Supervisory TSO vacancies are limited to current permanent or eligible TSA employees; check the vacancy announcement eligibility section.

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 rotations and coverage.
• Make security-based decisions using TSA procedures, information, observation, and judgment.
• Review employee performance and provide coaching, instruction, and feedback.
• Approve leave and address routine employee or workplace concerns.
• Respond to security incidents, checkpoint 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, staffing plans, and airport operations.

Job description

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) in Swansboro, NC, is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to lead screening teams and manage daily operations at the airport level. The role involves supervising officers, coordinating staffing, and ensuring adherence to TSA procedures to maintain security and efficiency.

Ideal candidates have proven leadership in security operations, ability to manage shift rotations, and strong judgment under pressure.