Airport Screening Operations Supervisor

Transportation Security Jobs; Newport (NC); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid leave & federal holidays

Retirement program (Thrift Savings)

Flexible spending accounts

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in Newport, NC seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead Transportation Security Officers and Lead TSOs, coordinate staffing, and ensure consistent application of security procedures at the airport.

This full-time role requires sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to manage screening operations across multiple checkpoints, with shifts that may include early mornings, evenings, overnights, weekends, and overtime.

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• Experience as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor for at least six months.
• Careful review of eligibility requirements in the vacancy announcement.

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 Newport, NC seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead Transportation Security Officers and Lead TSOs, coordinate staffing, and ensure consistent application of security procedures at the airport.

This full-time role requires sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to manage screening operations across multiple checkpoints, with shifts that may include early mornings, evenings, overnights, weekends, and overtime.