Airport Security Operations Supervisor

Transportation Security Jobs; DeMossville (KY); On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security, seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer in De Mossville, KY to lead screening operations and staff. You will supervise Officers and Lead Officers, coordinate rotations, and ensure security procedures are applied consistently.

The role demands sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead during routine and fast-moving security situations.

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.
• Review eligibility section of the active TSA vacancy announcement.

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

Supervisory experience

Team leadership

Leadership experience

Job description

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security, seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer in De Mossville, KY to lead screening operations and staff. You will supervise Officers and Lead Officers, coordinate rotations, and ensure security procedures are applied consistently.

The role demands sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead during routine and fast-moving security situations.