Airport Security Operations Supervisor

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

Benefits offered by this job

Federal benefits

Overtime eligibility

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in Grand Rivers, KY seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead screening operations and supervise a team of TSOs and Lead TSOs. The role focuses on coordinating staffing, making security decisions, and ensuring consistent execution of procedures at the airport checkpoint.

Candidates should have at least 1 year of specialized supervisory experience and 6 months of leadership duties, with eligibility considerations for current TSA employees.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• Experience related to a Transportation Security Officer or Lead Transportation Security Officer, aligned with the pay band.
• At least 6 months of experience as a work leader or supervisor.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Transportation Security Officers and Lead Transportation Security Officers.
• Oversee passenger, carry-on and checked baggage, or cargo‑screening operations.
• Assign work, establish priorities, and coordinate rotations and coverage.
• Make security-based decisions using TSA procedures and operational information.
• Review performance and provide coaching and feedback.
• Approve leave and address workplace concerns.
• Respond to security incidents and emergency situations.
• Prepare briefings, logs, incident reports, and management communications.
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders, law enforcement, and TSA leadership.

Skills

Leadership

Staff supervision

Operations oversight

Decision making

Communication

Job description

Transportation Security Administration in Grand Rivers, KY seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead screening operations and supervise a team of TSOs and Lead TSOs. The role focuses on coordinating staffing, making security decisions, and ensuring consistent execution of procedures at the airport checkpoint.

Candidates should have at least 1 year of specialized supervisory experience and 6 months of leadership duties, with eligibility considerations for current TSA employees.