Airport Security Operations Supervisor — Lead TSOs

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

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in Kenton, TN seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead security operations. You will supervise officers, oversee screening processes, and coordinate staffing at the assigned airport. This full-time role may require varied shifts, weekends, and overtime as outlined in the vacancy announcement.

Applicants should have at least one year of specialized supervisory experience in security operations and at least six months as a work leader. U.S.

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience supervising security operations.
• At least six months as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or U.S. national and eligible for a security clearance.

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 operational information.
• Review employee performance and provide coaching and development feedback.
• Approve leave and address routine workplace concerns.
• Respond to security incidents, checkpoint disruptions, and emergencies.
• Prepare operational briefings, logs, incident reports, and management communications.
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders, law enforcement, and TSA leadership when required.
• Recommend improvements to screening procedures and staffing plans.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Leadership

Communication

Job description

Transportation Security Administration in Kenton, TN seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead security operations. You will supervise officers, oversee screening processes, and coordinate staffing at the assigned airport. This full-time role may require varied shifts, weekends, and overtime as outlined in the vacancy announcement.

Applicants should have at least one year of specialized supervisory experience in security operations and at least six months as a work leader. U.S.