Lead Transportation Security Officer

About the opportunity

Securing Travel, Protecting People – At the Transportation Security Administration, you will serve in a high-stakes environment to safeguard the American way of life. In cities across the country, you would secure airports, seaports, railroads, highways, and/or public transit systems, thus protecting America’s transportation infrastructure and ensuring freedom of movement for people and commerce. As a Lead Transportation Security Officer (LTSO), you will be responsible for leading at least three full-performance level Transportation Security Officers (TSOs) and, as assigned, trainee and apprentice level TSOs. You will identify, distribute, and balance workloads and tasks among employees in accordance with established workflow and skill level.

Salary and benefits

• Health, dental, vision, life, and long-term care insurance
• Retirement plan and Thrift Savings Plan (similar to a 401(k))
• Flexible Spending Account
• Employee Assistance Program
• Personal leave days and paid federal holidays
• Flexible work schedules, telework, tuition reimbursement, transportation subsidies, and uniform allowance

Who can apply?

• Possess U.S. Citizenship or be a U.S. National
• Be at least 18 years of age at the time of application
• High school diploma, GED, HiSET, TASC high school equivalency certificate, OR at least one year of full-time work experience in security work, aviation screener work, or X-ray technician work
• One year of specialized experience equivalent to the D pay band level or above, including providing frontline security protection, operating x-ray machines, and screening baggage
• Meet and maintain medical requirements for screening work, including a physical abilities assessment, vision, and hearing thresholds

Required documents

• A resume limited to no more than two pages with a narrative description of duties, start and end dates (month and year), and hours worked per week
• Current or previous Federal employees must provide their performance level for federal civilian positions (band or grade)
• SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action (for current eligible TSA employees)
• Signed copies of TSA form 1160 (Terms and Conditions For Temporary Internal Assignment-Detail) or SF-52 if qualifying based on detail experience

When to apply

• Applications open on 2026-08-28
• Applications close on 2026-09-08 at 11:59 PM EST

How to apply

• Log into your USAJOBS account and access the online application
• Complete the online application and questionnaire
• Upload required documents, including your resume and supporting forms
• Verify that your application package is complete and submit before the deadline

Additional information

• This position is designated as an Emergency Essential (EE) position requiring the employee to remain in a duty status if an emergency arises.
• All qualified candidates will be invited and required to take the L-TAB Work Personality Index (WPI) soon after the closing date.
• Position is in the bargaining unit represented by the American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE).