Airport Security Supervisor — Lead Screening Ops

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

Benefits offered by this job

Federal benefits

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in Dorton, KY, is seeking a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to manage screening operations and lead a team of officers. The role requires coordinating staffing, guiding daily decisions, and ensuring security procedures are followed with sound judgment and clear communication.

Responsibilities include overseeing passenger and baggage screening at one or more checkpoints, managing shifts, and coordinating with airport stakeholders.

Qualifications

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

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, information, observation, and judgment
• Review employee performance and provide coaching and developmental feedback
• Approve leave and address routine employee or workplace concerns
• Respond to security incidents, checkpoint disruptions, and emergencies
• Prepare operational briefings, checkpoint logs, incident reports, and management communications
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders, law-enforcement and TSA leadership as required
• Recommend improvements to screening procedures, staffing plans, and airport operations

Job description

Transportation Security Administration in Dorton, KY, is seeking a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to manage screening operations and lead a team of officers. The role requires coordinating staffing, guiding daily decisions, and ensuring security procedures are followed with sound judgment and clear communication.

Responsibilities include overseeing passenger and baggage screening at one or more checkpoints, managing shifts, and coordinating with airport stakeholders.