Security Operations Supervisor – Transportation Screening

Transportation Security Jobs; Douglasville (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Federal benefits

Overtime eligibility

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) in Douglasville, GA, is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to lead screening operations and manage frontline staff at busy checkpoints. The role emphasizes sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to guide teams through routine and high-stress security situations at the assigned airport.

Responsibilities include coordinating staffing, supervising officers across various screening tasks, and implementing TSA procedures.

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.

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.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Decision making

Clear communication

Job description

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) in Douglasville, GA, is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to lead screening operations and manage frontline staff at busy checkpoints. The role emphasizes sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to guide teams through routine and high-stress security situations at the assigned airport.

Responsibilities include coordinating staffing, supervising officers across various screening tasks, and implementing TSA procedures.