Transportation Security Supervisor - Lead Ops

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

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in Lancaster, WI is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to oversee passenger and baggage screening operations. The role involves supervising officers, coordinating staffing, and ensuring adherence to TSA procedures in fast-moving security environments.

The position requires leadership, clear communication, and the ability to respond effectively to incidents and disruptions while coordinating with airport stakeholders and TSA leadership.

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• At least six months of experience as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor.
• Many Supervisory TSO vacancies are limited to current permanent or eligible TSA employees.

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.

Job description

Transportation Security Administration in Lancaster, WI is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to oversee passenger and baggage screening operations. The role involves supervising officers, coordinating staffing, and ensuring adherence to TSA procedures in fast-moving security environments.

The position requires leadership, clear communication, and the ability to respond effectively to incidents and disruptions while coordinating with airport stakeholders and TSA leadership.