Airport Security Lead - TSA Supervisor & Coach

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

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration (Department of Homeland Security) in Decaturville, TN is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to lead screening operations at the assigned airport. The role involves supervising officers, coordinating staffing, and ensuring that security procedures are carried out accurately and consistently.

Successful candidates will demonstrate sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead during routine operations and fast-moving security

Qualifications

• Experience in supervising security or screening operations is preferred.
• Ability to make quick, sound decisions and manage teams.

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 and operational information.
• Review employee performance and provide coaching and development feedback.
• Approve leave and address routine employee or workplace concerns.
• Respond to security incidents, checkpoint disruptions, and emergencies.
• Prepare operational briefings, logs, incident reports, and management communications.
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders and TSA leadership when required.
• Recommend improvements to screening procedures and staffing plans.

Job description

Transportation Security Administration (Department of Homeland Security) in Decaturville, TN is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to lead screening operations at the assigned airport. The role involves supervising officers, coordinating staffing, and ensuring that security procedures are carried out accurately and consistently.

Successful candidates will demonstrate sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead during routine operations and fast-moving security