Lead Transportation Security Supervisor | Airport Ops

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

Job summary

The Transportation Security Administration seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officers in Louisville, TN. STSOs supervise officers and Lead Transportation Security Officers, coordinate staffing, and help ensure secure, efficient screening operations at the airport.

Role requires sound judgment, clear communication, and strong leadership to manage shifts and respond to security incidents in fast-moving environments. Fulltime appointment with pay range and benefits.

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

Job description

The Transportation Security Administration seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officers in Louisville, TN. STSOs supervise officers and Lead Transportation Security Officers, coordinate staffing, and help ensure secure, efficient screening operations at the airport.

Role requires sound judgment, clear communication, and strong leadership to manage shifts and respond to security incidents in fast-moving environments. Fulltime appointment with pay range and benefits.