Senior Transportation Security Officer Leader | Airport Ops

Transportation Security Jobs; Alabama; On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration, part of the Department of Homeland Security, seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to manage screening operations at Whatley, AL. You will supervise officers, coordinate staffing, and ensure adherence to TSA procedures in fast-moving security situations.

This full-time role requires solid judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead diverse teams across shifts, including early mornings and holidays.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• Experience as a Transportation Security Officer or Lead Transportation Security Officer preferred.
• Leadership experience as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor for at least 6 months.
• Review the eligibility section of the vacancy announcement before applying.

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 and operational information.
• Review employee performance and provide coaching and development feedback.
• Approve leave and address routine employee or workplace concerns.
• Respond to security incidents, checkpoint disruptions, and emergencies.
• Prepare operational briefings, checkpoint logs, incident reports, and management communications.
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders, law-enforcement personnel, and TSA leadership.
• Recommend improvements to screening procedures and staffing plans.

Skills

Supervision

Team leadership

Communication

Decision making

Operational oversight

Job description

Transportation Security Administration, part of the Department of Homeland Security, seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to manage screening operations at Whatley, AL. You will supervise officers, coordinate staffing, and ensure adherence to TSA procedures in fast-moving security situations.

This full-time role requires solid judgment, clear communication, and the ability to lead diverse teams across shifts, including early mornings and holidays.