TSA Lead Security Operations Officer - Dayton

TSA Job Listings; Dayton (MD); On-site; USD 29,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in Dayton, MD, seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to oversee screening operations and supervise frontline staff. The role demands sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead across varying shifts, including mornings, evenings, overnights, weekends, and holidays.

You will coordinate staffing, provide coaching, and ensure procedures are followed.

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.
• Eligibility may be limited to current TSA employees; review 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 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

Leadership

Supervision

Communication

Job description

Transportation Security Administration in Dayton, MD, seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to oversee screening operations and supervise frontline staff. The role demands sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead across varying shifts, including mornings, evenings, overnights, weekends, and holidays.

You will coordinate staffing, provide coaching, and ensure procedures are followed.