Transportation Security Lead - Ops & Coaching

Transportation Security Jobs; Ellendale (DE); On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in Ellendale, DE seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer role to oversee screening operations and lead teams across passenger and baggage screening. You will assign work, monitor performance, and coordinate with airport partners to maintain security and efficiency.

Applicants should have at least one year of supervisory experience in security operations and six months as a team lead. U.S.

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• At least six months of experience as a work leader or supervisor.
• Current TSA eligibility or ability to review eligibility in 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

Job description

Transportation Security Administration in Ellendale, DE seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer role to oversee screening operations and lead teams across passenger and baggage screening. You will assign work, monitor performance, and coordinate with airport partners to maintain security and efficiency.

Applicants should have at least one year of supervisory experience in security operations and six months as a team lead. U.S.