Airport Security Supervisor — Lead TSO & Screening Ops

TSA Careers Center; High Falls (NC); On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security in Highfalls, NC seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to lead and manage screening operations. You will supervise officers, coordinate staffing, and ensure security procedures are followed with sound judgment and clear communication.

The role involves overseeing passenger and baggage screening, making security-based decisions, and coordinating with airport stakeholders.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• At least 6 months as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor.
• Current TSA employment eligibility may apply.

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

Leadership experience

Staff coordination

Decision making under pressure

Job description

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security in Highfalls, NC seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to lead and manage screening operations. You will supervise officers, coordinate staffing, and ensure security procedures are followed with sound judgment and clear communication.

The role involves overseeing passenger and baggage screening, making security-based decisions, and coordinating with airport stakeholders.