Transportation Security Operations Lead

TSA Careers Center; Scooba (MS); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Federal benefits

Career development opportunities

Uniform allowance

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is seeking a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer in Scooba, MS to lead daily security screening operations. The role involves supervising Transportation Security Officers and Lead Transportation Security Officers, coordinating staffing, and ensuring procedures are followed consistently at the assigned airport.

The position requires strong judgment, clear communication, and the ability to manage routine operations and rapid security incidents.

Qualifications

• Experience leading transportation-security operations or equivalent teams.
• Ability to supervise and coach Transportation Security Officers and Lead Transportation Security Officers.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Transportation Security Officers and Lead Transportation Security Officers.
• Oversee passenger, carry-on, checked baggage, or cargo-screening operations.
• Assign work, set priorities, and coordinate rotations and coverage.
• Make security-based decisions using TSA procedures and operational information.
• Review performance and provide coaching and feedback.
• Approve leave and address routine employee or workplace concerns.
• Respond to security incidents, checkpoint disruptions, and emergencies.
• Prepare operational briefings, checkpoint logs, and incident reports.
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders and TSA leadership as needed.
• Recommend improvements to screening procedures and staffing plans.

Skills

Supervision

Leadership

Decision making

Communication

Staff coordination

Job description

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is seeking a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer in Scooba, MS to lead daily security screening operations. The role involves supervising Transportation Security Officers and Lead Transportation Security Officers, coordinating staffing, and ensuring procedures are followed consistently at the assigned airport.

The position requires strong judgment, clear communication, and the ability to manage routine operations and rapid security incidents.