Transportation Security Operations Lead

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

Benefits offered by this job

Federal benefits package

Uniform allowance

Tuition support

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security in Waterloo, AL is seeking a full‑time supervisor to oversee Transportation Security Officers and Lead Transportation Security Officers. The role involves coordinating passenger and baggage screening operations, assigning work, and making security‑based decisions according to TSA procedures.

The position requires at least one year of specialized supervisory experience in security operations, with leadership experience in

Qualifications

• Requires at least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation‑security operations.
• Leadership experience including distributing workloads and coaching staff.
• Current TSA eligibility and required background checks are typically specified in the vacancy announcement.

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

Supervision

Leadership

Operations oversight

Staff coordination

Job description

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security in Waterloo, AL is seeking a full‑time supervisor to oversee Transportation Security Officers and Lead Transportation Security Officers. The role involves coordinating passenger and baggage screening operations, assigning work, and making security‑based decisions according to TSA procedures.

The position requires at least one year of specialized supervisory experience in security operations, with leadership experience in