Senior TSA Security Operations Lead

TSA Careers Center; Chesapeake (OH); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

The Transportation Security Administration in Chesapeake, OH seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to supervise Transportation Security Officers and Lead Officers, oversee passenger and baggage screening operations, and coordinate staffing at one or more checkpoints.

Qualified applicants demonstrate sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead in routine operations and fast-moving security situations, while ensuring TSA procedures are followed and working with

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• At least six months as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor.
• Current TSA employees may be eligible; review the eligibility section of the vacancy announcement.

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

Supervision

Operations coordination

Decision making

Communication

Coaching/mentoring

Job description

The Transportation Security Administration in Chesapeake, OH seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to supervise Transportation Security Officers and Lead Officers, oversee passenger and baggage screening operations, and coordinate staffing at one or more checkpoints.

Qualified applicants demonstrate sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead in routine operations and fast-moving security situations, while ensuring TSA procedures are followed and working with