Senior Transportation Security Supervisor

TSA Careers Center; Bear Branch (KY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

TSA Careers Center in Bear Branch, KY, seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead Transportation Security Officers and coordinate screening operations at the airport. The role requires sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to manage staffing, performance, and safety protocols across shifts.

Employees are subject to federal employment conditions, benefit programs, and may work varied shifts including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience in supervising transportation-security operations.
• At least six months of experience as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or U.S. national and eligible for security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Transportation Security Officers and Lead Transportation Security Officers.
• Oversee passenger, carry-on baggage, and checked baggage screening operations.
• Assign work, establish priorities, and coordinate employee rotations and coverage.
• Make security-based decisions using TSA procedures, information, and judgment.
• Review employee performance and provide coaching, instruction, and feedback.
• Approve leave and address routine employee or workplace concerns.
• Respond to security incidents, checkpoint 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

TSA Careers Center in Bear Branch, KY, seeks a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead Transportation Security Officers and coordinate screening operations at the airport. The role requires sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to manage staffing, performance, and safety protocols across shifts.

Employees are subject to federal employment conditions, benefit programs, and may work varied shifts including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed.