Airport Security Operations Lead

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

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in Kingston Springs, TN is seeking a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead and coordinate screening operations, supervise staff, and ensure adherence to procedures across checkpoints and baggage operations.

The role involves coordinating with airport stakeholders, managing shift staffing, and making security-based decisions, with duties spanning incident response, training, and performance coaching.

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• At least six months of experience as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or U.S. national.

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.
• 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 Kingston Springs, TN is seeking a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead and coordinate screening operations, supervise staff, and ensure adherence to procedures across checkpoints and baggage operations.

The role involves coordinating with airport stakeholders, managing shift staffing, and making security-based decisions, with duties spanning incident response, training, and performance coaching.