Senior Transportation Security Lead – TSA Operations

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

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in Knoxville is seeking a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to oversee screening operations and lead a team of officers. The role may require shift variability including early mornings, evenings, or overnight hours depending on the vacancy.

This fulltime position entails coordinating coverage, evaluating performance, and ensuring adherence to TSA procedures. Benefits and federal employment requirements apply.

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• Experience as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor for 6+ months.

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 and judgment.
• Review performance and provide coaching and feedback.
• Approve leave and address routine workplace concerns.
• Respond to security incidents and emergencies.
• Prepare operational briefings and management communications.
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders and TSA leadership.

Job description

Transportation Security Administration in Knoxville is seeking a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to oversee screening operations and lead a team of officers. The role may require shift variability including early mornings, evenings, or overnight hours depending on the vacancy.

This fulltime position entails coordinating coverage, evaluating performance, and ensuring adherence to TSA procedures. Benefits and federal employment requirements apply.