Senior TSA Security Operations Lead

TSA Careers Center; Mountain View (WY); On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Federal benefits package

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in Mountain View, WY seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead a team of Security Officers across screening operations. The role requires strong judgment, clear communication, and the ability to guide staff through busy shifts and security contingencies.

The position supports complex passenger screening activities, staffing coordination, and collaboration with airport partners.

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• At least six months of experience as a work leader or supervisor.
• Ability to obtain and maintain the required security clearance and meet TSA requirements.

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

Supervision of staff

Leadership

Decision making

Communication

Job description

Transportation Security Administration in Mountain View, WY seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead a team of Security Officers across screening operations. The role requires strong judgment, clear communication, and the ability to guide staff through busy shifts and security contingencies.

The position supports complex passenger screening activities, staffing coordination, and collaboration with airport partners.