Lead Transportation Security Operations Supervisor

Transportation Security Jobs; Kentucky; On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in South Shore, KY, part of the Department of Homeland Security, seeks a supervisory officer to oversee TSA screening operations and lead a team of officers. The role involves assigning duties, managing rotations, and ensuring adherence to procedures.

The position requires at least one year of specialized supervisory experience and the ability to coordinate with stakeholders. Federal benefits and potential overtime are typical for this role.

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.
• Ability to distribute workloads, train employees, maintain records, monitor performance, and resolve routine workplace concerns.

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

Coaching

Decision making

Staff coordination

Job description

Transportation Security Administration in South Shore, KY, part of the Department of Homeland Security, seeks a supervisory officer to oversee TSA screening operations and lead a team of officers. The role involves assigning duties, managing rotations, and ensuring adherence to procedures.

The position requires at least one year of specialized supervisory experience and the ability to coordinate with stakeholders. Federal benefits and potential overtime are typical for this role.