Transportation Security Manager

Transportation Security Administration; Hebron Estates (KY); On-site; USD 93,000 - 121,000; Full time

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) at Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) seeks a Transportation Security Manager to lead screening operations and coordinate safety-first security measures. The role emphasizes managing checkpoints, improving processes, and directing frontline personnel in a high-stakes DHS environment.

The position is an Emergency Essential role requiring leadership in crisis situations, with a Secret clearance and a posted annual pay range.

Responsibilities

• Managing screening checkpoints central to TSA objectives and safeguarding travelers.
• Coordinating performance metrics to identify weaknesses and drive process improvements.
• Liaising with airport stakeholders to support TSA mission and screener development.
• Supervisory duties including assigning work, setting priorities, and reviewing performance.

Job description

• Hiring Agency: Transportation Security Administration
• Department: Department of Homeland Security

Securing Travel, Protecting People - At the Transportation Security Administration, you will serve in a high-stakes environment to safeguard the American way of life. In cities across the country, you would secure airports, seaports, railroads, highways, and/or public transit systems, thus protecting America's transportation infrastructure and ensuring freedom of movement for people and commerce.

Key Responsibilities

This Transportation Security Manager position is located at Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG), Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Duties include but are not limited to: Managing screening checkpoints that are central to TSA objectives that serve to protect the traveling public by preventing any deadly or dangerous objects from being transported onto an aircraft.

Recognizing and recommending correction of improper use or application of equipment, providing guidance to subordinates, and answering routine questions presented by subordinates. Managing and supporting the collections of various performance metrics in an effort to identify areas in need of process improvement and systemic or individual weaknesses, vulnerabilities, or inefficiencies in the screening process.

Coordinating national and local crisis management and incident response protocols. Recognizing and understanding the customer service needs of the traveling public and balances these needs with safety and security in mind. Working cooperatively with airport stakeholders in furtherance of the TSA mission. Monitoring individual performance and providing frequent communication in order to promote screener development.

Supervisory/Managerial duties includes serving as a first line supervisor for the organization.

This includes but is not limited to: assigning work, setting priorities, and reviewing and evaluating work and performance of subordinates; approving leave; coaching and developing employees; recommending corrective or disciplinary actions; assisting in budget planning and projecting short-term needs; managing projects within assigned resources; resolving routine problems that typically impact the objectives of the organizational unit; and when required, coordinating with customers outside the immediate organization.

Emergency Essential Position: This position is designated as an Emergency Essential (EE) position. This designation requires the employee to remain in a duty status if an emergency arises.

DHS offers competitive salaries and an attractive benefits package, including: health, dental, vision, life, and long-term care insurance; retirement plan; Thrift Savings Plan [similar to a 401(k)]; Flexible Spending Account; Employee Assistance Program; personal leave days; and paid federal holidays.

Other benefits may include flexible work schedules; situational telework may be permitted in accordance with departmental policy telework; tuition reimbursement; transportation subsidies; uniform allowance; health and wellness programs; and fitness centers. DHS is committed to employee development and offers a variety of employee training and developmental opportunities.

For more information, go to the DHS Careers website and select "Benefits". Disabled veteran leave will be available to any Federal employee hired on or after November 5, 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30 percent or more.

Employees who transfer to TSA from an agency that allows employees to maintain an annual leave balance higher than the maximum accumulation for the appointed position will have their leave ceiling set to the maximum accumulation for the appointed position (e.g., United States duty location - 240 hours, foreign duty location - 360 hours, or TSES position - 720 hours). TSA will not make a monetary payment for any leave forfeited under these circumstances.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $93231 – $121203/yr.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Secret security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-11-09.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Internal Search' hiring path.