Transportation Security Operations Lead

TSA Job Listings; Saint Simons Island (GA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Federal benefits

Job summary

The Transportation Security Administration on Saint Simons Island, GA seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to lead airport screening teams. You will supervise officers, assign work, and coordinate rotations to maintain secure, efficient screening operations. Strong communication and decision-making under pressure are essential.

The role requires U.S. citizenship, successful background and drug screening, and ability to work varying shifts, including nights and weekends.

Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. citizen or U.S. national.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain the security clearance listed in the vacancy.
• Must pass pre-employment drug screening and remain subject to applicable testing requirements.
• Must meet TSA medical, vision, hearing, color-perception, and physical standards.
• Must be available for varying shifts and overtime when required.

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

Leadership

Supervision

Communication

Decision making

Job description

The Transportation Security Administration on Saint Simons Island, GA seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to lead airport screening teams. You will supervise officers, assign work, and coordinate rotations to maintain secure, efficient screening operations. Strong communication and decision-making under pressure are essential.

The role requires U.S. citizenship, successful background and drug screening, and ability to work varying shifts, including nights and weekends.