Senior Transportation Security Supervisor (TSO Lead)

TSA Job Listings; Gifford (SC); On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Federal benefits package

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security in Gifford, SC seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to oversee screening ops and lead teams. The role involves coordinating check points, directing staff rotations, and making security decisions per TSA protocols.

Applicants should have prior supervision of security operations, plus 6 months in a leadership role. Must meet federal conditions and be able to work varied shifts as required.

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.

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, operational information, observation, and professional judgment.
• Review employee performance and provide coaching and feedback.
• Approve leave and address routine workplace concerns.
• Respond to security incidents, checkpoint disruptions, and emergencies.
• Prepare operational briefings, checkpoint 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.

Skills

Supervision

Leadership

Security operations

Communication

Job description

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security in Gifford, SC seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to oversee screening ops and lead teams. The role involves coordinating check points, directing staff rotations, and making security decisions per TSA protocols.

Applicants should have prior supervision of security operations, plus 6 months in a leadership role. Must meet federal conditions and be able to work varied shifts as required.