Lead Transportation Security Officer & Operations Supervisor

TSA Careers Center; Pilgrim (KY); On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Federal benefits

Overtime eligibility

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in Pilgrim, KY seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead a team of Screening Officers and manage daily screening operations. The role requires strong judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead across shifts and incidents at the airport.

Responsibilities include supervising staff, coordinating staffing, and enforcing TSA procedures to ensure secure, efficient airport screening. This is a full-time position.

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.
• Applicants must be a U.S. citizen or U.S. national and able to obtain 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 rotations and coverage
• Make security-based decisions using TSA procedures, information, and judgment
• Review employee performance and provide coaching and feedback
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders and TSA leadership when required

Skills

Supervisory experience

Staffing coordination

Decision making

Leadership in security

Job description

Transportation Security Administration in Pilgrim, KY seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead a team of Screening Officers and manage daily screening operations. The role requires strong judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead across shifts and incidents at the airport.

Responsibilities include supervising staff, coordinating staffing, and enforcing TSA procedures to ensure secure, efficient airport screening. This is a full-time position.