Transportation Security Operations Leader

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

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security, located in Lamont, MI, is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to lead teams across screening checkpoints and related operations.

Ideal candidates will have proven leadership in security environments, strong decision-making, and the ability to manage workload distribution, coaching, and performance reviews. This fulltime role involves varied shifts and potential overtime at federal facilities.

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• Must have at least six months of experience as a work leader or supervisor.
• Review the eligibility section of the vacancy announcement before applying.

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

People leadership

Communication

Decision making

Organizational skills

Job description

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security, located in Lamont, MI, is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to lead teams across screening checkpoints and related operations.

Ideal candidates will have proven leadership in security environments, strong decision-making, and the ability to manage workload distribution, coaching, and performance reviews. This fulltime role involves varied shifts and potential overtime at federal facilities.