Airport Security Supervisor – Transportation

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

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in Cecilia, KY seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead and supervise Transportation Security Officers and Lead Transportation Security Officers at assigned checkpoints. You will coordinate staffing, assign work, and enforce TSA procedures to ensure efficient, secure screening of passengers and baggage.

The role requires sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to respond to security incidents and emergencies.

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience in supervising transportation-security operations.
• Must meet the pay-band level specified in the vacancy and have at least six months in a leadership role.
• Many Supervisory TSO vacancies are 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

Leadership

Staff coordination

Operational decision-making

Job description

Transportation Security Administration in Cecilia, KY seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead and supervise Transportation Security Officers and Lead Transportation Security Officers at assigned checkpoints. You will coordinate staffing, assign work, and enforce TSA procedures to ensure efficient, secure screening of passengers and baggage.

The role requires sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to respond to security incidents and emergencies.