Senior Transportation Security Officer | Lead & Ops Champion

TSA Job Listings; Russell (KY); On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision insurance

Paid leave and federal holidays

Retirement program and Thrift Savings

Flexible spending accounts

Tuition support

Transportation subsidies

Uniform allowance

Wellness programs

Premium pay

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) in Russell, AR seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead and manage screening operations, supervise officers, and coordinate staffing at the airport. The role requires sound judgment, clear communication, and leadership in routine and security-critical situations.

Responsibilities include coordinating shifts, overseeing passenger and baggage screening, and implementing TSA procedures while ensuring security procedures are carried out

Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. citizen or U.S. national
• One year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations
• At least six months of experience as a work leader or supervisor
• Willing to work varying shifts and overtime

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

Judgment

Job description

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) in Russell, AR seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead and manage screening operations, supervise officers, and coordinate staffing at the airport. The role requires sound judgment, clear communication, and leadership in routine and security-critical situations.

Responsibilities include coordinating shifts, overseeing passenger and baggage screening, and implementing TSA procedures while ensuring security procedures are carried out