Transportation Screening Operations Lead

Transportation Security Jobs; Federal Way (WA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Federal benefits package

Paid leave and federal holidays

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security, Federal Way, WA, is seeking a supervisory role to oversee Transportation Security Officers and lead screening operations at the airport. The position requires coordinating workloads, making security-based decisions, and driving performance through coaching and feedback.

The role involves supervising shifts, approving leave, and coordinating with law enforcement and airport stakeholders.

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• Six months as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor distributing workloads and coaching staff.
• Review eligibility and follow vacancy announcements for TSA leadership roles.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Transportation Security Officers and Lead Transportation Security Officers.
• Oversee passenger and baggage screening operations.
• Assign work, set priorities, and coordinate rotations and coverage.
• Make security-based decisions using TSA procedures and judgment.
• Review performance and provide coaching and feedback.
• Approve leave and address routine workplace concerns.
• Respond to security incidents and emergencies.
• Prepare operational briefings, logs, and incident reports.
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders and law-enforcement when required.
• Recommend improvements to screening procedures and staffing plans.

Skills

Leadership

Supervision

Staff coordination

Decision making

Coaching

Job description

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security, Federal Way, WA, is seeking a supervisory role to oversee Transportation Security Officers and lead screening operations at the airport. The position requires coordinating workloads, making security-based decisions, and driving performance through coaching and feedback.

The role involves supervising shifts, approving leave, and coordinating with law enforcement and airport stakeholders.