Airport Security Operations Supervisor

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

Benefits offered by this job

Federal benefits

Job summary

The Transportation Security Administration in Yerkes, KY is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to lead screening operations and manage a team of officers. The role requires coordinating staffing, responding to security incidents, and ensuring adherence to TSA procedures during routine and emergency situations.

Applicants should demonstrate strong leadership, clear communication, and sound judgment, with at least one year of supervisory security experience.

Qualifications

• At least one year of experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• 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 and observations
• Review employee performance and provide coaching and feedback
• Respond to security incidents, checkpoint disruptions, and emergencies
• Prepare operational briefings, checkpoint logs, and management communications
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders and TSA leadership when required
• Recommend improvements to screening procedures and staffing plans

Skills

Leadership

Clear communication

Sound judgment

Job description

The Transportation Security Administration in Yerkes, KY is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to lead screening operations and manage a team of officers. The role requires coordinating staffing, responding to security incidents, and ensuring adherence to TSA procedures during routine and emergency situations.

Applicants should demonstrate strong leadership, clear communication, and sound judgment, with at least one year of supervisory security experience.