Airport Security Lead & Team Supervisor

TSA Careers Center; Ridgeville (SC); On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in Ridgeville, IN, is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to lead security screening teams and manage daily operations. The role emphasizes sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead during routine and fast-moving security situations.

Responsibilities include supervising officers, overseeing screening operations, coordinating with airport stakeholders, and preparing reports.

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• Experience as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor (minimum six months).
• Must be a U.S. citizen or U.S. national and eligible for a background check.

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, coordinate rotations and coverage.
• Make security-based decisions using TSA procedures and professional judgment.
• Review employee performance and provide coaching and feedback.
• Approve leave and address routine employee or workplace concerns.
• Respond to security incidents, disruptions, and emergencies.
• Prepare operational briefings, 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.

Skills

Team leadership

Decision making

Clear communication

Job description

Transportation Security Administration in Ridgeville, IN, is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to lead security screening teams and manage daily operations. The role emphasizes sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead during routine and fast-moving security situations.

Responsibilities include supervising officers, overseeing screening operations, coordinating with airport stakeholders, and preparing reports.