Senior Transportation Security Operations Lead

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

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers for Sullivan, KY. The role involves leading TSA officers, coordinating screening operations across checkpoints, and ensuring compliance with procedures at a busy airport environment.

The position requires proven supervisory ability, strong communication, and the capacity to manage staffing, incident response, and performance coaching.

Qualifications

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

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, information, observation, and judgment.
• Review employee performance and provide coaching and feedback.
• Approve leave and address routine workplace concerns.
• Respond to security incidents and emergency situations.
• Prepare operational briefings, logs, reports, and communications.
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders and TSA leadership when required.
• Recommend improvements to screening procedures and staffing plans.

Skills

Supervision

Leadership

Communication

Staff Coordination

Job description

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers for Sullivan, KY. The role involves leading TSA officers, coordinating screening operations across checkpoints, and ensuring compliance with procedures at a busy airport environment.

The position requires proven supervisory ability, strong communication, and the capacity to manage staffing, incident response, and performance coaching.