Airport Security Operations Supervisor

Transportation Security Jobs; Middleton (TN); On-site; USD 29,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security, is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers in Middleton, TN. You will supervise teams across passenger and baggage screening operations, coordinate staffing, and ensure adherence to TSA procedures and security standards.

The role requires leading during routine and high‑stress situations and collaboration with airport stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Requires at least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• Must have at least six months of experience as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor.

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 development 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, is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers in Middleton, TN. You will supervise teams across passenger and baggage screening operations, coordinate staffing, and ensure adherence to TSA procedures and security standards.

The role requires leading during routine and high‑stress situations and collaboration with airport stakeholders.