Senior Supervisory Transportation Security Officer

TSA Careers Center; Metcalfe (MS); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Federal benefits package

Thrift Savings Plan

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) in Metcalfe, MS seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead screening operations and manage teams across checkpoints and baggage screening. The role requires coordinating staff, applying TSA procedures, and maintaining security standards.

Ideal candidates bring leadership experience, working knowledge of security protocols, and the ability to respond to incidents.

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• At least six months of experience as a work leader or supervisor.
• Eligibility considerations often favor current TSA employees; review the active vacancy for details.

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 Administration (TSA) in Metcalfe, MS seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead screening operations and manage teams across checkpoints and baggage screening. The role requires coordinating staff, applying TSA procedures, and maintaining security standards.

Ideal candidates bring leadership experience, working knowledge of security protocols, and the ability to respond to incidents.