Transportation Security Operations Lead

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

Benefits offered by this job

Federal benefits package

Paid leave and federal holidays

Thrift Savings Plan retirement program

Education benefits and tuition support

Uniform allowance

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security is seeking a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead screening operations at Prescott, WA. The role involves managing teams, coordinating shifts, and upholding TSA protocols to ensure safe, efficient airport screening.

Applicants should have at least one year of supervisory security experience and readiness to work varied schedules, with benefits typical of federal service.

Qualifications

• One year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• At least six months as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor.

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 rotations and coverage.
• Make security‑based decisions using TSA procedures 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 emergencies.
• Prepare operational briefings, checkpoint logs, incident reports, and management communications.
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders and TSA leadership when required.
• Recommend improvements to screening procedures, staffing plans, and airport operations.

Skills

Leadership

Decision making

Team supervision

Job description

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security is seeking a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead screening operations at Prescott, WA. The role involves managing teams, coordinating shifts, and upholding TSA protocols to ensure safe, efficient airport screening.

Applicants should have at least one year of supervisory security experience and readiness to work varied schedules, with benefits typical of federal service.