Senior Transportation Security Ops Leader

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

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in MC Cook, NE seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to lead teams at checkpoints and baggage screening operations. You will supervise Officers, coordinate staffing, and ensure procedures are followed with readiness for security incidents.

You must have the required experience, meet citizenship and age requirements, and be able to work varied shifts including overtime. This role emphasizes sound judgment and clear communication.

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.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or U.S. national.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Must successfully complete background investigation and obtain security clearance.
• Must pass pre-employment drug screening and comply with testing requirements.
• Must meet TSA medical, vision, hearing, color-perception, and physical standards.
• Must be available for varying shifts and overtime when required.
• May complete a one-year supervisory trial period.
• May be designated an Emergency Essential position.

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 and judgment.
• Review employee performance and provide coaching and feedback.
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders and TSA leadership when required.
• Prepare operational briefings, logs, incident reports and communications.
• Recommend improvements to screening procedures and staffing plans.

Skills

Leadership

Decision making

Staff supervision

Communication

Job description

Transportation Security Administration in MC Cook, NE seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to lead teams at checkpoints and baggage screening operations. You will supervise Officers, coordinate staffing, and ensure procedures are followed with readiness for security incidents.

You must have the required experience, meet citizenship and age requirements, and be able to work varied shifts including overtime. This role emphasizes sound judgment and clear communication.