Senior Transportation Security Operations Supervisor

TSA Job Listings; United States; On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Federal benefits

Uniform allowance

Tuition support

Job summary

The Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security in Allen, KY, is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to lead screening operations and supervise frontline personnel.

You will oversee checkpoints, assign work, and respond to security incidents while ensuring procedures are followed and safety is maintained. Strong leadership and clear communication are essential for varied work shifts.

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• Six months of experience as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor.
• Eligibility often limited to current permanent or eligible TSA employees.

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 judgment.
• Review employee performance and provide coaching and feedback.
• Approve leave and address routine employee or workplace concerns.
• Respond to security incidents, checkpoint disruptions, and emergencies.
• Prepare operational briefings, checkpoint logs, and incident reports.

Skills

Leadership

Supervision

Communication

Decision making

Job description

The Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security in Allen, KY, is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers to lead screening operations and supervise frontline personnel.

You will oversee checkpoints, assign work, and respond to security incidents while ensuring procedures are followed and safety is maintained. Strong leadership and clear communication are essential for varied work shifts.