Airport Security Ops Lead — TSA Supervisory Role

Transportation Security Jobs; Blackey (KY); On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid leave

Tuition support

Thrift Savings Plan

Uniform allowance

Wellness programs

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in Blackey, KY seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officer candidates to manage screening operations at the airport. Lead teams, supervise staff, and coordinate shifts to ensure secure and efficient passenger and baggage screening.

The role requires sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead during routine and urgent security situations, with potential for varied shifts, overtime, and federal employment benefits.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• At least 6 months 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 rotations and coverage.
• Make security decisions using TSA procedures and professional judgment.
• Review employee performance and provide coaching and feedback.
• Approve leave and address routine workplace concerns.
• Respond to security incidents and checkpoint disruptions.
• Prepare operational briefings, logs, incident reports and communications.
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders and TSA leadership when required.

Job description

Transportation Security Administration in Blackey, KY seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officer candidates to manage screening operations at the airport. Lead teams, supervise staff, and coordinate shifts to ensure secure and efficient passenger and baggage screening.

The role requires sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead during routine and urgent security situations, with potential for varied shifts, overtime, and federal employment benefits.