Senior Transportation Security Officer — Lead Screening Ops

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

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in Perryville seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead screening operations and supervise a team of officers. You will coordinate staffing, assign work shifts, and apply TSA procedures to ensure secure, efficient operations across checkpoints and baggage screening.

Applicants should demonstrate sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead during routine and fast-moving security situations.

Qualifications

• One year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• Experience as a TSA Officer or Lead TSA Officer is preferred.
• U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain the required clearance.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Transportation Security Officers and Lead Transportation Security Officers.
• Oversee passenger, carry-on baggage, checked baggage, or cargo-screening operations.
• Assign work, set priorities, and coordinate employee rotations and coverage.
• Make security-based decisions using TSA procedures and professional judgment.
• Review performance and provide coaching, instruction, and feedback.
• Approve leave and address routine workplace concerns.
• Respond to security incidents, disruptions, and emergencies.
• Prepare operational briefings, logs, incident reports, and management communications.
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders and TSA leadership as required.
• Recommend improvements to screening procedures and staffing plans.

Skills

Leadership

Supervision

Communication

Decision making

Job description

Transportation Security Administration in Perryville seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead screening operations and supervise a team of officers. You will coordinate staffing, assign work shifts, and apply TSA procedures to ensure secure, efficient operations across checkpoints and baggage screening.

Applicants should demonstrate sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead during routine and fast-moving security situations.