Airport Security Operations Supervisor

TSA Careers Center; Talala (OK); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer at Talala, OK. You will lead a team, oversee screening operations, and coordinate staffing to ensure secure, efficient airport operations.

You will supervise officers, make security-based decisions, and communicate with stakeholders. Strong leadership, judgment, and adaptability are essential for rotating shifts and handling emergencies.

Qualifications

• One year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• At least six months of experience as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor.
• Applicants should review the eligibility section of the vacancy announcement before applying.

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 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

Communication

Judgment

Team supervision

Decision making

Job description

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer at Talala, OK. You will lead a team, oversee screening operations, and coordinate staffing to ensure secure, efficient airport operations.

You will supervise officers, make security-based decisions, and communicate with stakeholders. Strong leadership, judgment, and adaptability are essential for rotating shifts and handling emergencies.