Lead Transportation Security Officer — Airport Ops

Transportation Security Jobs; Gainestown (AL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in Gainestown, AL, is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to lead and coordinate screening operations. You will supervise officers, manage staffing, and ensure adherence to TSA procedures across checkpoints and baggage screening.

The role requires strong judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead during routine and security-critical situations.

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.
• 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

Team supervision

Decision making

Communication

Staff coordination

Job description

Transportation Security Administration in Gainestown, AL, is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to lead and coordinate screening operations. You will supervise officers, manage staffing, and ensure adherence to TSA procedures across checkpoints and baggage screening.

The role requires strong judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead during routine and security-critical situations.