Airport TSA Security Supervisor - Lead & Operations

TSA Careers Center; Crossnore (NC); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security in Crossnore, NC seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to manage screening operations, lead teams, and coordinate staffing across checkpoints. The role requires strong judgment, clear communication, and the ability to guide teams during routine and security-critical moments.

The position involves overseeing multiple screening activities, making TSA-based decisions, and coordinating with airport stakeholders.

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• Leadership experience as work leader, team leader, or supervisor for at least six months.
• U.S. citizenship or national status and ability to obtain security clearance.

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, Department of Homeland Security in Crossnore, NC seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to manage screening operations, lead teams, and coordinate staffing across checkpoints. The role requires strong judgment, clear communication, and the ability to guide teams during routine and security-critical moments.

The position involves overseeing multiple screening activities, making TSA-based decisions, and coordinating with airport stakeholders.