Senior TSA Security Officer — Lead & Airport Ops

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

Job summary

The Transportation Security Administration is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers in Milan, OH to lead screening operations and supervise a team of officers. You will oversee passenger and baggage screening, assign duties, and coordinate staffing to ensure secure, efficient operations.

Applicants should have at least one year of specialized supervisory security experience and six months in a lead role, with eligibility reviewed per the vacancy announcement.

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• At least six months of experience as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor.
• Review the eligibility section of the active vacancy announcement before applying.

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 and situational judgment.
• Review employee performance and provide coaching and feedback.
• Approve leave and address routine employee or workplace concerns.
• Respond to security incidents, checkpoint disruptions, and emergencies.
• Prepare operational briefings, checkpoint logs, and incident reports.
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders and TSA leadership as required.
• Recommend improvements to screening procedures and staffing plans.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Judgment

Job description

The Transportation Security Administration is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers in Milan, OH to lead screening operations and supervise a team of officers. You will oversee passenger and baggage screening, assign duties, and coordinate staffing to ensure secure, efficient operations.

Applicants should have at least one year of specialized supervisory security experience and six months in a lead role, with eligibility reviewed per the vacancy announcement.