Airport Security Operations Supervisor

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

Job summary

TSA Careers Center in Tryon, OK seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officer (STS0) to lead Transportation Security Officers and oversee screening operations at assigned checkpoints. This role requires sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead during routine and fast-moving security situations.

You will assign work, coordinate rotations, review performance, respond to incidents, and collaborate with airport stakeholders.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• At least 6 months of experience as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor.
• Review eligibility section of the vacancy announcement; many vacancies are limited to current TSA employees.

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 and professional judgment.
• Review employee performance and provide coaching, instruction, and feedback.
• Approve leave and address routine employee or workplace concerns.
• Respond to security incidents, checkpoint disruptions, and emergencies.
• Prepare operational briefings, logs, and management communications.
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders, law-enforcement personnel, and TSA leadership.
• Recommend improvements to screening procedures, staffing plans, and airport operations.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Leadership

Communication

Job description

TSA Careers Center in Tryon, OK seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officer (STS0) to lead Transportation Security Officers and oversee screening operations at assigned checkpoints. This role requires sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead during routine and fast-moving security situations.

You will assign work, coordinate rotations, review performance, respond to incidents, and collaborate with airport stakeholders.