Airport Security Ops Lead — TSA Supervisory Role

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

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security in Portland, TN seeks STSO supervisors to manage screening teams and ensure secure, compliant operations across one or more checkpoints.

The role requires sound judgment and clear communication, with shifts that may include early mornings, evenings, overnights, weekends, federal holidays, or overtime as specified in the vacancy. It is a full-time position focused on maintaining high security standards.

Qualifications

• One year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• 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, 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

Supervision

Job description

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security in Portland, TN seeks STSO supervisors to manage screening teams and ensure secure, compliant operations across one or more checkpoints.

The role requires sound judgment and clear communication, with shifts that may include early mornings, evenings, overnights, weekends, federal holidays, or overtime as specified in the vacancy. It is a full-time position focused on maintaining high security standards.