Airport Security Operations Supervisor

TSA Job Listings; Varnell (GA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision, life, and long

Paid leave and federal holidays

Thrift Savings Plan

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in Varnell, GA seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer (STS O) to lead screening operations and manage a team of officers at the airport. The role requires strong judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead during routine and fast-moving security situations.

Responsibilities include supervising staff, coordinating shifts, making TSA-based decisions, and preparing reports. Expect variable shifts, weekend work, and overtime as needed.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• At least 6 months as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor.
• Carefully review the eligibility section of the active vacancy announcement.

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.

Job description

Transportation Security Administration in Varnell, GA seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer (STS O) to lead screening operations and manage a team of officers at the airport. The role requires strong judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead during routine and fast-moving security situations.

Responsibilities include supervising staff, coordinating shifts, making TSA-based decisions, and preparing reports. Expect variable shifts, weekend work, and overtime as needed.