Senior TSA Screening Lead — Security Ops & Team Leader

TSA Careers Center; Carthage (MS); On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid leave and federal holidays

Thrift Savings Plan (retirement)

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in Carthage, MS seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead screening operations, supervise officers, and coordinate staffing across checkpoints and related activities. The role emphasizes sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead during routine operations and security incidents.

As a full-time position, it may require varying shifts, overtime, weekends, and federal holidays.

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience in supervising transportation-security operations.
• At least six months of experience as a work leader or supervisor.
• Open to current TSA employees per vacancy.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Transportation Security Officers and Lead Transportation Security Officers.
• Oversee passenger, carry-on baggage, and checked baggage 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, instruction, and developmental feedback.
• Approve leave and address routine employee or workplace concerns.
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders, law-enforcement personnel, and TSA leadership when required.
• Recommend improvements to screening procedures, staffing plans, and airport operations.

Skills

Team leadership

Clear communication

Decision making

Job description

Transportation Security Administration in Carthage, MS seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead screening operations, supervise officers, and coordinate staffing across checkpoints and related activities. The role emphasizes sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead during routine operations and security incidents.

As a full-time position, it may require varying shifts, overtime, weekends, and federal holidays.