Airport Security Supervisor - Lead TSA Ops

TSA Job Listings; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration (TSA), part of the Department of Homeland Security, seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer in Memphis. This role leads a team of officers, coordinates screening operations across checkpoints, and ensures security protocols are applied consistently.

Ideal candidates demonstrate sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead during routine and fast-moving security situations.

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.
• Current TSA eligibility or status may be required depending on vacancy.

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

Staff supervision

Communication

Decision making

Staffing coordination

Security operations

Job description

Transportation Security Administration (TSA), part of the Department of Homeland Security, seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer in Memphis. This role leads a team of officers, coordinates screening operations across checkpoints, and ensures security protocols are applied consistently.

Ideal candidates demonstrate sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead during routine and fast-moving security situations.