Airport Security Operations Supervisor

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

Benefits offered by this job

Federal benefits

Paid leave & federal holidays

Retirement plan (Thrift Savings Plan)

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in Youngstown, OH seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to oversee screening operations and lead a team of officers at the airport. The role requires coordinating staffing, making security‑driven decisions, and ensuring procedures are followed during routine and high‑stress situations.

The position emphasizes strong judgment, clear communication, and leadership over a shift that may include early mornings, evenings, weekends, and overtime.

Qualifications

• Applicants generally need at least one year of specialized experience that demonstrates the knowledge and judgment required to supervise transportation-security operations.
• Candidates must also generally have at least six months of experience as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor.
• Many Supervisory TSO vacancies are limited to current permanent or eligible temporary 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, 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

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Decision making

Job description

Transportation Security Administration in Youngstown, OH seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to oversee screening operations and lead a team of officers at the airport. The role requires coordinating staffing, making security‑driven decisions, and ensuring procedures are followed during routine and high‑stress situations.

The position emphasizes strong judgment, clear communication, and leadership over a shift that may include early mornings, evenings, weekends, and overtime.