Airport Security Operations Supervisor

TSA Job Listings; Bagdad (KY); On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Federal benefits

Paid leave

Retirement plan

Flexible spending

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in Bagdad, Kentucky is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers (STSO) to lead screening teams and coordinate operations at the airport. The role emphasizes judgment, clear communication, and the ability to supervise daily security tasks while maintaining high standards of safety and efficiency.

Responsibilities include supervising officers, overseeing passenger and baggage screening, coordinating staffing, and promoting adherence to TSA

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• At least 6 months of experience as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor.

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

Communication

Supervisory experience

Team leadership

Job description

Transportation Security Administration in Bagdad, Kentucky is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers (STSO) to lead screening teams and coordinate operations at the airport. The role emphasizes judgment, clear communication, and the ability to supervise daily security tasks while maintaining high standards of safety and efficiency.

Responsibilities include supervising officers, overseeing passenger and baggage screening, coordinating staffing, and promoting adherence to TSA