Senior TSA Screening Operations Lead

Transportation Security Jobs; Mill City (OR); On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in Mill City, OR seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead screening teams and ensure efficient, compliant operations at the airport. The role requires guiding officers, coordinating schedules, and applying TSA procedures under pressure.

Applicants should have supervisory experience and be prepared for varying shifts, including early mornings or overnight, with a focus on safety and performance throughout federal operations.

Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. citizen or U.S. national.
• Minimum 1 year of specialized experience supervising security operations.
• Experience supervising TSA Officers or Lead Officers preferred.
• Current TSA employee status may be required.

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 developmental 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.

Job description

Transportation Security Administration in Mill City, OR seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead screening teams and ensure efficient, compliant operations at the airport. The role requires guiding officers, coordinating schedules, and applying TSA procedures under pressure.

Applicants should have supervisory experience and be prepared for varying shifts, including early mornings or overnight, with a focus on safety and performance throughout federal operations.