Airport Security Supervisor & Operations Lead

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

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in Piedmont, SC seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to lead screening operations and manage teams at the airport. You will oversee passenger and baggage screening, assign tasks, and coordinate staffing while ensuring compliance with TSA procedures.

The role emphasizes sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to guide operations during routine and security incidents.

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.
• Many vacancies may be limited to current permanent or eligible TSA employees.

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

Supervision

Staff coordination

Leadership

Communication

Job description

Transportation Security Administration in Piedmont, SC seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to lead screening operations and manage teams at the airport. You will oversee passenger and baggage screening, assign tasks, and coordinate staffing while ensuring compliance with TSA procedures.

The role emphasizes sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to guide operations during routine and security incidents.