Airport Security Supervisor — Lead TSA Operations

TSA Careers Center; Hickory Flat (MS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Federal benefits package

Paid leave and holidays

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in Hickory Flat, MS, seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead screening operations at one or more checkpoints and oversee teams of Officers. The role requires sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to manage daily decisions in security-critical environments.

Responsibilities include supervising Officers, coordinating staffing, and ensuring procedures are followed, with opportunities to coordinate with airport stakeholders

Qualifications

• Requires at least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• Requires at least 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 rotations and coverage.
• Make security-based decisions using TSA procedures and professional judgment.
• Review employee performance and provide coaching, instruction, and feedback.
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders and TSA leadership when required.
• Recommend improvements to screening procedures and staffing plans.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Judgment

Job description

Transportation Security Administration in Hickory Flat, MS, seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead screening operations at one or more checkpoints and oversee teams of Officers. The role requires sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to manage daily decisions in security-critical environments.

Responsibilities include supervising Officers, coordinating staffing, and ensuring procedures are followed, with opportunities to coordinate with airport stakeholders