Security Operations Supervisor – Transportation Screening

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

Benefits offered by this job

Federal benefits package

Paid leave and federal holidays

Thrift Savings Plan

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security in Carrollton, AL seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer who will oversee screening operations, assign work, and coordinate coverage for 24/7 security tasks. Applicants must have at least one year of specialized experience in supervising security operations and at least six months in a leadership role.

Shifts may include evenings, overnights, weekends, and federal holidays, with comprehensive federal benefits

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 have at least six months of experience as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor.
• Leadership experience may have been gained during the same period as the specialized security experience.

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 workplace concerns
• Respond to security incidents, checkpoint 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

Supervision

Team leadership

Workload distribution

Coaching staff

Job description

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security in Carrollton, AL seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer who will oversee screening operations, assign work, and coordinate coverage for 24/7 security tasks. Applicants must have at least one year of specialized experience in supervising security operations and at least six months in a leadership role.

Shifts may include evenings, overnights, weekends, and federal holidays, with comprehensive federal benefits