Airport Security Operations Supervisor

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

Job summary

The Transportation Security Administration in Fairlawn, OH is seeking a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead screening operations and manage a team of officers across assigned checkpoints.

You will supervise Transportation Security Officers and Lead Transportation Security Officers, coordinate staffing, and make security-focused decisions following TSA procedures to ensure safe, efficient passenger screening.

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.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or U.S. national.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain the security clearance required for TSA positions.
• Must meet physical standards and be able to work varying shifts including overtime.

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

Staff supervision

Operational oversight

Decision making

Job description

The Transportation Security Administration in Fairlawn, OH is seeking a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead screening operations and manage a team of officers across assigned checkpoints.

You will supervise Transportation Security Officers and Lead Transportation Security Officers, coordinate staffing, and make security-focused decisions following TSA procedures to ensure safe, efficient passenger screening.