Lead Transportation Security Supervisor – Airport Ops

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

Benefits offered by this job

Federal benefits

Tuition support

Transportation subsidies

Uniform allowance

Wellness programs

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security in Farmington, AR is seeking a supervisory position in transportation-security operations. You will oversee screening of passengers, baggage, and cargo, assign tasks, and coordinate coverage with a focus on maintaining high security standards and smooth operations.

The role requires leadership experience, the ability to make quick security-focused decisions, and practical knowledge of TSA procedures.

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• Six months of experience as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor.
• Most 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 and judgment.
• Review employee performance and provide coaching and feedback.
• Approve leave and address routine employee or workplace concerns.
• Respond to security incidents, checkpoint disruptions, and emergencies.
• Prepare operational briefings, checkpoint logs, incident reports, and management communications.
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders, law-enforcement, 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 Farmington, AR is seeking a supervisory position in transportation-security operations. You will oversee screening of passengers, baggage, and cargo, assign tasks, and coordinate coverage with a focus on maintaining high security standards and smooth operations.

The role requires leadership experience, the ability to make quick security-focused decisions, and practical knowledge of TSA procedures.