Airport Transportation Security Supervisor

Transportation Security Jobs; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 29,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid leave & federal holidays

Thrift Savings Plan (TSP)

Flexible spending accounts

Career development opportunities

Tuition support

Transportation subsidies

Uniform allowance

Wellness programs

Applicable premium pay

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration, part of the Department of Homeland Security, is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to lead screening operations at Irondale, AL. The role requires supervising officers, coordinating staffing, and ensuring compliance with security procedures.

The position emphasizes sound judgment, clear communication, and leadership during routine operations and fast-moving security situations, with responsibilities across multiple screening points as

Qualifications

• Experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• Ability to supervise multiple screening areas and staff.
• Strong judgment and communication in fast-moving security environments.

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 rotations and coverage.
• Make security-based decisions using TSA procedures and information.
• Review employee performance and provide coaching and feedback.
• Approve leave and address routine workplace concerns.
• Respond to security incidents, disruptions, and emergencies.
• Prepare operational briefings, logs, and management communications.
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders and TSA leadership.

Skills

Staff supervision

Leadership

Operations coordination

Decision making

Job description

Transportation Security Administration, part of the Department of Homeland Security, is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to lead screening operations at Irondale, AL. The role requires supervising officers, coordinating staffing, and ensuring compliance with security procedures.

The position emphasizes sound judgment, clear communication, and leadership during routine operations and fast-moving security situations, with responsibilities across multiple screening points as