Senior TSA Security Lead — Screenings & Operations

Transportation Security Jobs; Lexington (SC); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in Lexington, SC seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to lead screening teams and oversee passenger and baggage screening operations. You will supervise Officers, coordinate staffing, and ensure security procedures are followed with sound judgment and clear communication.

Responsibilities include assigning work, responding to incidents, compiling briefings, and collaborating with airport stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Applicants generally need at least one year of specialized experience that demonstrates the knowledge and judgment required to supervise transportation-security operations.
• Candidates must also generally have at least six months of experience as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor. This experience should demonstrate the ability to distribute workloads, train employees, maintain work records, monitor performance, and resolve routine workplace concerns.

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 Lexington, SC seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to lead screening teams and oversee passenger and baggage screening operations. You will supervise Officers, coordinate staffing, and ensure security procedures are followed with sound judgment and clear communication.

Responsibilities include assigning work, responding to incidents, compiling briefings, and collaborating with airport stakeholders.