Airport Security Supervisor: Lead & Optimize Checkpoints

Transportation Security Careers; Natchez (MS); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Federal benefits

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration, within the Department of Homeland Security, invites applications for Supervisory Transportation Security Officer in Natchez. The role focuses on leading Transportation Security Officers and Lead TSOs, coordinating daily screening operations, staffing, and adherence to TSA procedures to ensure safety and efficiency at the airport.

The position emphasizes sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead during routine operations and fast-moving

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• At least six months of experience as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or U.S. national.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain the required 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, 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.

Job description

Transportation Security Administration, within the Department of Homeland Security, invites applications for Supervisory Transportation Security Officer in Natchez. The role focuses on leading Transportation Security Officers and Lead TSOs, coordinating daily screening operations, staffing, and adherence to TSA procedures to ensure safety and efficiency at the airport.

The position emphasizes sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead during routine operations and fast-moving