Security Operations Supervisor - Transportation Screening

TSA Job Listings; Sewanee (TN); On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Federal benefits package

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) in Sewanee, TN, seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead screening operations at one or more checkpoints. You will supervise Officers and Lead Officers, assign work, and coordinate rotations while applying TSA procedures and sound judgment during routine and security incidents.

The role requires strong communication, leadership, and the ability to guide teams through diverse shifts, including mornings, evenings, weekends, and

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• 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

Decision-making

Communication

Job description

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) in Sewanee, TN, seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead screening operations at one or more checkpoints. You will supervise Officers and Lead Officers, assign work, and coordinate rotations while applying TSA procedures and sound judgment during routine and security incidents.

The role requires strong communication, leadership, and the ability to guide teams through diverse shifts, including mornings, evenings, weekends, and