Senior TSA Lead: Security Operations & Team Leadership

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

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in Vonore, TN is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to oversee screening operations and lead a team of TSA personnel. The role involves supervising officers, coordinating workloads, and ensuring compliance with TSA procedures.

Applicants should have proven leadership experience in security operations and be prepared to handle incidents, provide coaching, and communicate effectively with airport partners and TSA leadership.

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.
• Positions may be limited to current permanent or eligible TSA employees.

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, operational information, observation, and professional judgment.
• Review employee performance and provide coaching, instruction, and development feedback.
• Approve leave and address routine employee or workplace concerns.
• Respond to security incidents, checkpoint disruptions, and emergency situations.
• Prepare operational briefings, checkpoint logs, incident reports, and management communications.
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders, law-enforcement personnel, and TSA leadership when required.
• Recommend improvements to screening procedures, staffing plans, and airport operations.

Skills

Supervision

Screening oversight

Leadership

Policy adherence

Job description

Transportation Security Administration in Vonore, TN is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to oversee screening operations and lead a team of TSA personnel. The role involves supervising officers, coordinating workloads, and ensuring compliance with TSA procedures.

Applicants should have proven leadership experience in security operations and be prepared to handle incidents, provide coaching, and communicate effectively with airport partners and TSA leadership.