TSA Security Operations Lead (Supervisory)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Federal retirement program

Tuition support

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in Sumter, SC seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to oversee security operations and supervise staff. The role requires leading screening of passengers and baggage, coordinating shifts, and making risk-based decisions.

The position includes reviewing performance, coaching staff, and handling escalations in a 24/7 environment. Applicants should meet experience requirements, including supervisory exposure and the ability to work varying

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• Six months as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor.

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 Sumter, SC seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to oversee security operations and supervise staff. The role requires leading screening of passengers and baggage, coordinating shifts, and making risk-based decisions.

The position includes reviewing performance, coaching staff, and handling escalations in a 24/7 environment. Applicants should meet experience requirements, including supervisory exposure and the ability to work varying