Airport Security Operations Supervisor

TSA Job Listings; Clearwater (FL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security in Clearwater, FL seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead screening operations and manage staff across checkpoints and baggage screening. This role requires strong judgment, clear communication, and the ability to adapt to routine and high‑stress security situations.

Responsibilities include supervising officers, coordinating coverage, coaching performance, and coordinating with airport stakeholders while

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• At least six months as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor.
• U.S. citizen or U.S. national.
• Must complete the required background investigation and obtain security clearance.
• Must pass pre-employment drug screening and remain subject to testing requirements.
• Must meet TSA medical, vision, hearing, color-perception, and physical standards.
• Must be available for varying shifts and overtime when required.

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.

Job description

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security in Clearwater, FL seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead screening operations and manage staff across checkpoints and baggage screening. This role requires strong judgment, clear communication, and the ability to adapt to routine and high‑stress security situations.

Responsibilities include supervising officers, coordinating coverage, coaching performance, and coordinating with airport stakeholders while