Senior Transportation Security Ops Leader

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid leave and federal holidays

Retirement program (Thrift Savings)

Tuition support

Transportation subsidies

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security in Pascagoula, MS is seeking a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to manage staffing, enforce TSA procedures, and lead teams at passenger screening checkpoints. The role emphasizes judgment, communication, and leadership during routine and emergency security situations.

The position involves directing officers, coordinating resource allocation, and ensuring consistent, high-quality screening operations in a

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of specialized experience in supervising transportation-security operations.
• At least 6 months as a work leader or supervisor, with workload distribution and training duties.
• Many vacancies limited to current TSA employees; review the eligibility section of the vacancy announcement.

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 operational information.
• Review employee performance and provide coaching and feedback.
• Approve leave and address routine workplace concerns.
• Respond to security incidents and checkpoint disruptions.
• Prepare operational briefings, logs, and incident reports.
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders and TSA leadership as required.
• Recommend improvements to screening procedures and staffing plans.

Skills

Supervision

Leadership

Communication

Attention to detail

Job description

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security in Pascagoula, MS is seeking a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to manage staffing, enforce TSA procedures, and lead teams at passenger screening checkpoints. The role emphasizes judgment, communication, and leadership during routine and emergency security situations.

The position involves directing officers, coordinating resource allocation, and ensuring consistent, high-quality screening operations in a