Senior Airport Security Supervisor

Transportation Security Jobs; Farner (TN); On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Federal benefits

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security, Farner, TN, seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to supervise teams conducting passenger and baggage screening. You will lead one or more screening checkpoints, coordinate staffing, and ensure consistent application of security procedures under fast-moving conditions.

The role requires sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead during routine operations and security incidents.

Qualifications

• Requires at least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• Qualifying experience typically related to roles of Transportation Security Officer or Lead Transportation Security Officer and matches the pay-band level.
• Current permanent or eligible TSA employees are often prioritized; review eligibility in 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 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

Supervision

Leadership

Staffing coordination

Clear communication

Decision making

Coaching

Emergency response

Job description

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security, Farner, TN, seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to supervise teams conducting passenger and baggage screening. You will lead one or more screening checkpoints, coordinate staffing, and ensure consistent application of security procedures under fast-moving conditions.

The role requires sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead during routine operations and security incidents.