Airport Security Supervisory Officer: Lead Screening Teams

TSA Job Listings; Penland (NC); On-site; USD 29,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in Penland, NC is recruiting Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to lead daily screening operations and oversee a team of Officers and Lead Officers at the assigned airport.

The role requires sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead during routine operations and fast-moving security situations, including potential rotations and overtime.

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.

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 Penland, NC is recruiting Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to lead daily screening operations and oversee a team of Officers and Lead Officers at the assigned airport.

The role requires sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead during routine operations and fast-moving security situations, including potential rotations and overtime.