Airport Security Supervisor: Lead Screening Operations

Transportation Security Jobs; Augusta (KY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in Augusta, KY seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to lead teams and oversee passenger and baggage screening operations, ensuring procedures are carried out accurately and consistently.

Applicants should have experience supervising TSA personnel, coordinating staffing, and making security-based decisions. This full-time federal role requires flexibility for varied shifts and contributes to national security with competitive benefits.

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.
• Review eligibility section of the vacancy announcement before applying.

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 professional judgment
• Review employee performance and provide coaching and 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 and TSA leadership when required
• Recommend improvements to screening procedures and staffing plans

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Decision making

Job description

Transportation Security Administration in Augusta, KY seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to lead teams and oversee passenger and baggage screening operations, ensuring procedures are carried out accurately and consistently.

Applicants should have experience supervising TSA personnel, coordinating staffing, and making security-based decisions. This full-time federal role requires flexibility for varied shifts and contributes to national security with competitive benefits.