Senior Transportation Security Operations Leader

TSA Careers Center; United States; On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid leave

Retirement benefits

Flexible spending accounts

Tuition support

Uniform allowance

Job summary

The Transportation Security Administration in Clearlake, WA seeks experienced Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to lead screening operations, supervise teams, and coordinate staffing across checkpoints. Strong leadership, clear communication, and sound judgment are essential.

You will oversee passenger and baggage screening, assign work, review performance, respond to incidents, and coordinate with airport stakeholders.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of specialized experience in supervising transportation-security operations.
• At least 6 months of experience as a work leader or supervisor.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or U.S. national.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain the required security clearance.

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 judgment
• Review employee performance and provide coaching and development
• Approve leave and address routine 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 personnel, and TSA leadership
• Recommend improvements to screening procedures and staffing plans

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Decision making

Job description

The Transportation Security Administration in Clearlake, WA seeks experienced Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to lead screening operations, supervise teams, and coordinate staffing across checkpoints. Strong leadership, clear communication, and sound judgment are essential.

You will oversee passenger and baggage screening, assign work, review performance, respond to incidents, and coordinate with airport stakeholders.