Lead Transportation Security Officer - Airport Ops

TSA Job Listings; Benton (KY); On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in Benton, KY seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead screening operations and manage front-line teams at the airport. The role demands strong judgment, clear communication, and the ability to supervise multiple checkpoints or baggage operations.

Applicants should have at least one year of specialized security experience and six months in a leadership role. Flexible shifts and overtime may be required based on the vacancy.

Qualifications

• One year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• At least six months of experience as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor.
• Leadership experience may be gained during the same period as the specialized security experience.

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

Communication

Judgment

Team leadership

Job description

Transportation Security Administration in Benton, KY seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead screening operations and manage front-line teams at the airport. The role demands strong judgment, clear communication, and the ability to supervise multiple checkpoints or baggage operations.

Applicants should have at least one year of specialized security experience and six months in a leadership role. Flexible shifts and overtime may be required based on the vacancy.