Senior Transportation Security Supervisor

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

Benefits offered by this job

Federal benefits

Career development opportunities

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers in Booneville, KY. The role involves leading teams to supervise passenger and baggage screening operations, coordinating staffing, and making security-based decisions in fast-moving situations.

Applicants should have 1+ year of supervisory experience in security operations, be a U.S. citizen, and able to obtain the required security clearance.

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• At least six months of experience as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor.
• U.S. citizen or U.S. national.
• Ability to obtain and maintain the required security clearance.

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

Supervision

Leadership

Clear communication

Staff coordination

Job description

Transportation Security Administration is seeking Supervisory Transportation Security Officers in Booneville, KY. The role involves leading teams to supervise passenger and baggage screening operations, coordinating staffing, and making security-based decisions in fast-moving situations.

Applicants should have 1+ year of supervisory experience in security operations, be a U.S. citizen, and able to obtain the required security clearance.