Airport Security Operations Supervisor

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

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officers (STSOs) to lead daily screening operations at Cohutta, GA. You will supervise multiple officers, coordinate staffing, and make security-based decisions per TSA procedures, ensuring accurate and consistent security practices.

The role requires strong judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead during routine operations and fast-moving security situations, including coordinating with stakeholders

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.

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, information, observation, and judgment.
• Review employee performance and provide coaching and feedback.
• Approve leave and address routine workplace concerns.
• Respond to security incidents and emergencies.
• Prepare operational briefings and incident reports.
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders and TSA leadership.
• Recommend improvements to screening procedures and staffing plans.

Skills

Leadership

Staff supervision

Decision making

Communication

Job description

Transportation Security Administration seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officers (STSOs) to lead daily screening operations at Cohutta, GA. You will supervise multiple officers, coordinate staffing, and make security-based decisions per TSA procedures, ensuring accurate and consistent security practices.

The role requires strong judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead during routine operations and fast-moving security situations, including coordinating with stakeholders