Airport Security Operations Leader

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

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in Sardis, TN seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to lead screening operations and supervise Officers and Lead Officers at one or more checkpoints. The role emphasizes coordination of staffing, adherence to TSA procedures, and decisive leadership under security pressure.

The position requires sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to manage routine and dynamic security situations, with supervisory experience and federal

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience that demonstrates the knowledge and judgment required to supervise transportation-security operations.
• Candidates must also generally have at least six months of experience as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor.
• Many Supervisory TSO vacancies are limited to current permanent or eligible temporary TSA employees.

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

Skills

Leadership

Supervision

Communication

Decision making

Staff coordination

Job description

Transportation Security Administration in Sardis, TN seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to lead screening operations and supervise Officers and Lead Officers at one or more checkpoints. The role emphasizes coordination of staffing, adherence to TSA procedures, and decisive leadership under security pressure.

The position requires sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to manage routine and dynamic security situations, with supervisory experience and federal