Airport Security Supervisor — Screening Operations

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

Benefits offered by this job

Federal benefits including health, and

Tuition support

Paid leave and holidays

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security, Ringling, OK, seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead screening operations and manage transportation-security staff. The role involves supervising Officers, coordinating shifts, and making security-based decisions under TSA procedures.

Ideal candidates have 1+ year in supervisory aviation security, plus 6+ months in leadership. Eligible current TSA employees may apply; federal benefits apply.

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• Experience as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor for 6+ months to coordinate workloads and training.
• Current TSA eligibility and review of the active vacancy announcement.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Transportation Security Officers and Lead Transportation Security Officers.
• Oversee passenger, carry-on and checked baggage, or cargo-screening operations.
• Assign work, set priorities, and coordinate rotations and coverage.
• Make security-based decisions using TSA procedures and professional judgment.
• Review performance and provide coaching and feedback to staff.
• Approve leave and address workplace concerns.
• Respond to security incidents, disruptions, and emergencies.
• Prepare briefings, logs, incident reports, and management communications.
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders, law enforcement, and TSA leadership.
• Suggest improvements to screening procedures, staffing plans, and operations.

Skills

Staff leadership

Security operations

Decision making

Clear communication

Job description

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security, Ringling, OK, seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead screening operations and manage transportation-security staff. The role involves supervising Officers, coordinating shifts, and making security-based decisions under TSA procedures.

Ideal candidates have 1+ year in supervisory aviation security, plus 6+ months in leadership. Eligible current TSA employees may apply; federal benefits apply.