Transportation Security Supervisor (TSO Lead)

TSA Careers Center; Meigs (GA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security, Meigs, GA, seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead a team at the security checkpoint. This role supervises officers, coordinates screening operations, allocates duties, and ensures policy compliance in a fast-paced environment.

Applicants should have proven leadership, experience in security operations, and the ability to coordinate with airport partners.

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience in supervising transportation-security operations.
• At least six months of experience as a work leader or supervisor.
• Current TSA employees may be prioritized; review eligibility in the vacancy announcement.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Supervision

Leadership

Operations coordination

Decision making

Coaching

Incident response

Stakeholder coordination

Job description

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security, Meigs, GA, seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead a team at the security checkpoint. This role supervises officers, coordinates screening operations, allocates duties, and ensures policy compliance in a fast-paced environment.

Applicants should have proven leadership, experience in security operations, and the ability to coordinate with airport partners.