Airport Screening Operations Supervisor

TSA Job Listings; Gulfport (MS); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Federal benefits package

Tuition support

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in Gulfport, MS is seeking a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to oversee passenger and baggage screening operations at the airport. The role requires leading a team of officers, coordinating staffing, and ensuring security procedures are followed with sound judgment and clear communication.

Applicants should have federal work experience, readiness for varying shifts, and the ability to handle security incidents and emergencies.

Qualifications

• Experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• Ability to lead teams and coordinate staffing.
• Ability to make security-based decisions using procedures and judgment.

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 Gulfport, MS is seeking a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to oversee passenger and baggage screening operations at the airport. The role requires leading a team of officers, coordinating staffing, and ensuring security procedures are followed with sound judgment and clear communication.

Applicants should have federal work experience, readiness for varying shifts, and the ability to handle security incidents and emergencies.