Senior Airport Transportation Security Supervisor

Transportation Security Jobs; Tennessee; On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Paid Leave

Thrift Savings Plan (TSP)

Flexible Spending Accounts

Career Development

Transportation Subsidies

Uniform Allowance

Wellness Programs

Job summary

Transportation Security Jobs is recruiting for a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer in Loudon, TN. This role oversees TSA screening operations, supervises officers, and coordinates staffing to ensure secure, efficient passenger processing.

The position requires sound judgment and strong leadership to handle routine and emergency security situations at the airport. Responsibilities include supervising officers, managing screening operations, conducting performance coaching, and

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 generally have 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 temporary TSA employees.

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

Job description

Transportation Security Jobs is recruiting for a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer in Loudon, TN. This role oversees TSA screening operations, supervises officers, and coordinates staffing to ensure secure, efficient passenger processing.

The position requires sound judgment and strong leadership to handle routine and emergency security situations at the airport. Responsibilities include supervising officers, managing screening operations, conducting performance coaching, and