Senior TSA Security Lead: Guide Screenings & Teams

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

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security in Girdwood, AKis seeking a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to oversee security screening operations and supervise Officers and Leaders at one or more checkpoints.

The role requires strong leadership, adherence to TSA procedures, and the ability to coordinate staffing, respond to incidents, and communicate with airport stakeholders during all shifts and emergencies.

Qualifications

• One year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• At least six months of experience as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor.
• Experience reviewing performance and coaching 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 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.

Skills

Leadership experience

Supervisory experience

Communication skills

Decision making

Job description

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security in Girdwood, AKis seeking a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to oversee security screening operations and supervise Officers and Leaders at one or more checkpoints.

The role requires strong leadership, adherence to TSA procedures, and the ability to coordinate staffing, respond to incidents, and communicate with airport stakeholders during all shifts and emergencies.