Senior TSA Security Lead — Screening Ops & Team Coaching

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid leave and federal holidays

Thrift Savings Plan (retirement)

Tuition support

Transportation subsidies

Uniform allowance

Wellness programs

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in Jennings, OK seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead screening operations and coordinate staff at assigned checkpoints. The role emphasizes sound judgment, clear communication, and decisive leadership in routine and fast-moving security situations.

Applicants should have experience supervising TSA operations and be prepared to work varied shifts, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and federal holidays.

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• Experience as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor for at least six months.
• Eligibility often 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 rotations and coverage.
• Make security-based decisions using TSA procedures and professional judgment.
• Review employee performance and provide coaching and feedback.
• Approve leave and handle routine workplace concerns.
• Respond to security incidents, disruptions, and emergencies.
• Prepare operational briefings, checkpoint logs, and management communications.
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders, law enforcement, and TSA leadership.
• Recommend improvements to procedures, staffing, and airport operations.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Judgment

Coordination

Staff supervision

Job description

Transportation Security Administration in Jennings, OK seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead screening operations and coordinate staff at assigned checkpoints. The role emphasizes sound judgment, clear communication, and decisive leadership in routine and fast-moving security situations.

Applicants should have experience supervising TSA operations and be prepared to work varied shifts, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and federal holidays.