Lead TSA Security Officer — Operations & People Leader

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid leave

Thrift Savings Plan

Flexible spending accounts

Career development

Tuition support

Transportation subsidies

Uniform allowance

Wellness programs

Applicable premium pay

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in Cranks, KY seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead screening operations and manage teams at one or more checkpoints. You will assign work, coordinate rotations, and make critical security decisions in fast-moving environments.

Requirements include the ability to supervise, coach staff, and handle incidents. Benefits cover federal programs and opportunities for development in a 24/7 operational setting.

Qualifications

• Applicants generally need at least one year of specialized experience that demonstrates the knowledge and judgment required to supervise transportation‑security operations.
• Candidates must also generally have 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 temporary 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

Job description

Transportation Security Administration in Cranks, KY seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead screening operations and manage teams at one or more checkpoints. You will assign work, coordinate rotations, and make critical security decisions in fast-moving environments.

Requirements include the ability to supervise, coach staff, and handle incidents. Benefits cover federal programs and opportunities for development in a 24/7 operational setting.