TSA Lead Transportation Security Officer – Operations Leader

TSA Careers Center; North Manchester (IN); On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision insurance

Paid leave and federal holidays

Thrift Savings Plan retirement program

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in North Manchester, IN seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to lead screening operations and staff coordination. You will supervise officers, manage staffing, and ensure procedures are followed accurately and consistently.

Ideal candidates will have strong judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead during routine operations and fast-moving security situations. The role may require varied shifts, weekends, and overtime as needed.

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience in transportation-security operations.
• At least six months of experience as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or U.S. national.

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 and professional judgment.
• Review employee performance and provide coaching and development feedback.
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders, law-enforcement personnel, and TSA leadership when required.
• Prepare operational briefings, checkpoint logs, incident reports, and management communications.
• Respond to security incidents, checkpoint disruptions, and emergency situations.

Skills

Supervision

Staffing

Leadership

Job description

Transportation Security Administration in North Manchester, IN seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to lead screening operations and staff coordination. You will supervise officers, manage staffing, and ensure procedures are followed accurately and consistently.

Ideal candidates will have strong judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead during routine operations and fast-moving security situations. The role may require varied shifts, weekends, and overtime as needed.