Senior Supervisory Transportation Security Officer

Transportation Security Jobs; Port Royal (Juniata County); On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Federal benefits package

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in Port Royal, KY seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to manage screening operations and staff across checkpoints, baggage, and related activities. The role emphasizes sound judgment, clear communication, and leadership to ensure procedures are carried out accurately and consistently.

Candidates will oversee staffing, respond to incidents, and coordinate with airport and law-enforcement partners.

Qualifications

• One year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• Experience as a work leader or supervisor for at least six months.
• Review eligibility and performance requirements as outlined 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 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

Communication

Decision making

Supervision

Job description

Transportation Security Administration in Port Royal, KY seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to manage screening operations and staff across checkpoints, baggage, and related activities. The role emphasizes sound judgment, clear communication, and leadership to ensure procedures are carried out accurately and consistently.

Candidates will oversee staffing, respond to incidents, and coordinate with airport and law-enforcement partners.