Transportation Security Supervisor (Lead TSO)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid leave

Federal retirement program

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration, part of the Department of Homeland Security, seeks a supervisory professional to lead Transportation Security Officers and oversee screening operations at Preble, NY. The role requires coordinating shifts, reviewing performance, and ensuring safety and efficiency at checkpoints.

The position emphasizes decision-making per TSA procedures, incident response, and collaboration with airport stakeholders.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• Experience related to Transportation Security Officer or Lead Transportation Security Officer roles.
• At least 6 months in a work leader, team leader, or supervisor role.

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 employee rotations and coverage.
• Make security-based decisions using TSA procedures and observed information.
• Review performance and provide coaching and development feedback.
• Approve leave and address routine workplace concerns.
• Respond to security incidents, disruptions, and emergencies.
• Prepare operational briefings, logs, reports, and communications.
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders, law enforcement, and TSA leadership as needed.
• Recommend improvements to screening procedures and staffing plans.

Job description

Transportation Security Administration, part of the Department of Homeland Security, seeks a supervisory professional to lead Transportation Security Officers and oversee screening operations at Preble, NY. The role requires coordinating shifts, reviewing performance, and ensuring safety and efficiency at checkpoints.

The position emphasizes decision-making per TSA procedures, incident response, and collaboration with airport stakeholders.