Senior Airport Security Screening Supervisor

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

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security in Chesterfield, SC is seeking a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer. The role involves leading Transportation Security Officers and Lead TSOs, coordinating screening operations, and ensuring adherence to TSA procedures in a dynamic security environment.

Applicants need at least one year of specialized supervisory experience and six months in a leadership role.

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.
• Many Supervisory TSO vacancies are limited to current permanent or eligible TSA employees; review the eligibility section of the vacancy announcement.

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

Team Leadership

Communication

Judgment

Job description

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security in Chesterfield, SC is seeking a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer. The role involves leading Transportation Security Officers and Lead TSOs, coordinating screening operations, and ensuring adherence to TSA procedures in a dynamic security environment.

Applicants need at least one year of specialized supervisory experience and six months in a leadership role.