Senior Transportation Security Supervisor

TSA Job Listings; Abbeville (GA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security in Abbeville, GA seeks an experienced Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead screening operations and supervise a team of officers. The role emphasizes judgment, clear communication, and the ability to manage routine and high-pressure security situations.

You will supervise officers, assign work, coordinate rotations, and work with airport stakeholders to maintain efficient, compliant operations.

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• At least six months of experience as a work leader or supervisor.
• Many vacancies are 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, 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

People leadership

Supervision

Communication

Decision making

Staff coordination

Job description

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security in Abbeville, GA seeks an experienced Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead screening operations and supervise a team of officers. The role emphasizes judgment, clear communication, and the ability to manage routine and high-pressure security situations.

You will supervise officers, assign work, coordinate rotations, and work with airport stakeholders to maintain efficient, compliant operations.