Airport Security Supervisor & Operations Lead

TSA Careers Center; Hustonville (KY); On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in Hustonville, KY is seeking a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead daily screening operations and supervise a team of officers. This role requires sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to manage staffing and security decisions across checkpoints.

Typical shifts may include early mornings, evenings, nights, weekends, holidays, or overtime.

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

Job description

Transportation Security Administration in Hustonville, KY is seeking a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead daily screening operations and supervise a team of officers. This role requires sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to manage staffing and security decisions across checkpoints.

Typical shifts may include early mornings, evenings, nights, weekends, holidays, or overtime.