Transportation Security Operations Lead

TSA Job Listings; Trenton (SC); On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) in Trenton, SC is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to lead screening teams and ensure effective passenger and baggage screening operations. This role emphasizes strong judgment, clear communication, and leadership across shifts and checkpoints.

You will supervise multiple officers, coordinate staffing, and respond to security incidents while upholding TSA procedures and security standards.

Qualifications

• One year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• Experience as a Transportation Security Officer or Lead Transportation Security Officer preferred.
• Leadership experience distributing workloads, training staff, and handling workplace issues.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Leadership

Supervision

Staff coordination

Decision making

Job description

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) in Trenton, SC is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to lead screening teams and ensure effective passenger and baggage screening operations. This role emphasizes strong judgment, clear communication, and leadership across shifts and checkpoints.

You will supervise multiple officers, coordinate staffing, and respond to security incidents while upholding TSA procedures and security standards.