Senior Transportation Security Supervisor

Transportation Security Jobs; Ashland (KY); On-site; USD 29,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Federal benefits

Tuition support

Uniform allowance

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security, is seeking a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer in Ashland, KY. The role involves supervising a team of Security Officers and Lead Officers, overseeing passenger screening and baggage operations, and coordinating staffing to ensure secure, efficient operations.

Successful candidates will demonstrate sound judgment, clear communication, and leadership across routine and fast-moving security scenarios, with duties

Qualifications

• One year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• Ability to lead, train, and evaluate staff and distribute workloads.

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 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 workplace concerns.
• Respond to security incidents, disruptions and emergencies.
• Prepare operational briefings, logs, incident reports, and management communications.
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders and TSA leadership when required.
• Recommend improvements to screening procedures and staffing plans.

Job description

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security, is seeking a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer in Ashland, KY. The role involves supervising a team of Security Officers and Lead Officers, overseeing passenger screening and baggage operations, and coordinating staffing to ensure secure, efficient operations.

Successful candidates will demonstrate sound judgment, clear communication, and leadership across routine and fast-moving security scenarios, with duties