Lead TSA Security & Screening Supervisor

TSA Careers Center; Mountain Home (NC); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in Mountain Home, NC seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officer candidates to lead the screening workforce and coordinate daily operations at the assigned airport.

The role requires sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to supervise routine and fast-moving security situations, with duties across multiple screening checkpoints as needed.

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.
• Preference for current TSA employees per eligibility requirements.

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, information, observation, and judgment.
• Review employee performance and provide coaching and feedback.
• Approve leave and address routine employee concerns.
• Respond to security incidents, disruptions, and emergencies.
• Prepare operational briefings, logs, incident reports, and management communications.
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders and TSA leadership when required.
• Recommend improvements to screening procedures and staffing plans.

Skills

Staff supervision

Leadership

Communication

Decision making

Staff scheduling

Coaching

Job description

Transportation Security Administration in Mountain Home, NC seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officer candidates to lead the screening workforce and coordinate daily operations at the assigned airport.

The role requires sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to supervise routine and fast-moving security situations, with duties across multiple screening checkpoints as needed.