Senior Transportation Security Supervisor

TSA Careers Center; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in Akron, AL is seeking a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead a team of officers and oversee screening operations across checkpoints and baggage areas. The role requires strong leadership, decision-making, and the ability to respond to incidents and emergencies.

The position emphasizes coordinating staffing, evaluating performance, and ensuring adherence to TSA procedures.

Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. citizen or U.S. national.
• Must successfully complete the required background investigation.
• Must pass pre-employment drug screening and remain subject to testing requirements.

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

Leadership

Decision making

Job description

Transportation Security Administration in Akron, AL is seeking a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead a team of officers and oversee screening operations across checkpoints and baggage areas. The role requires strong leadership, decision-making, and the ability to respond to incidents and emergencies.

The position emphasizes coordinating staffing, evaluating performance, and ensuring adherence to TSA procedures.