Airport Security Supervisor: Lead & Manage TSOs

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

Job summary

TSA Job Listings is seeking a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to oversee screening operations at the Dewey, IL airport. The role emphasizes leading a team of Officers, coordinating staffing, and ensuring adherence to TSA procedures during routine and high-pressure situations.

The successful candidate will supervise multiple screening activities, translate policy into action, and coordinate with stakeholders to maintain security and efficiency at the checkpoint.

Qualifications

• At least 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

Decision making

Communication

Coordination

Job description

TSA Job Listings is seeking a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to oversee screening operations at the Dewey, IL airport. The role emphasizes leading a team of Officers, coordinating staffing, and ensuring adherence to TSA procedures during routine and high-pressure situations.

The successful candidate will supervise multiple screening activities, translate policy into action, and coordinate with stakeholders to maintain security and efficiency at the checkpoint.